Stormwater Management: Lawrenceville vs Snellville
How do stormwater management rules compare between Lawrenceville, GA and Snellville, GA?
Snellville has fewer restrictions than Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville, GA
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville is a Phase II MS4 under GA EPD NPDES Permit GAG610000. Illicit discharges (oil, paint, wash water, sediment) to storm drains prohibited. Stormwater utility fee on all improved parcels.
View full Lawrenceville rules →Snellville, GA
Gwinnett County
Snellville is an NPDES Phase II MS4 permittee. Illicit discharge prohibited. Monthly stormwater utility fee funds infrastructure; new development requires water quality BMPs.
View full Snellville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lawrenceville | Snellville |
|---|---|---|
| MS4 Permit | NPDES GAG610000 | - |
| Manual | GA Blue Book | - |
| Water Quality | First 1.2 in rainfall | - |
| Illicit Discharge | $500-$2,500/day | Prohibited |
| Fee | On water bill | Monthly on utility bill |
| MS4 | - | Phase II permittee |
| Code | - | Chapter 86 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lawrenceville FAQ
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Residential car washing is allowed but soapy water should not flow to storm drains. Commercial car washing on-site without a grease trap is prohibited.
What's the fine for dumping into a Lawrenceville storm drain?
Illicit discharges — paint, oil, wash water, sediment — carry fines of $500-$2,500 per day under the city's MS4 program.
What water-quality standard applies to new Lawrenceville developments?
The Georgia Stormwater Management Manual ('Blue Book') requires treatment of the first 1.2 inches of rainfall, plus channel protection and overbank flood control.
Snellville FAQ
Can I drain my pool to the street?
Only after dechlorination (chlorine level 0 ppm, typically 10+ days without adding chlorine) and with pH neutral. Otherwise it's an illicit discharge.
What's the stormwater fee on my bill?
Funds MS4 permit compliance, drainage maintenance, and water quality projects. Based on impervious area (ERU - Equivalent Residential Unit).
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