Stormwater Management: Lawrenceville vs Suwanee
How do stormwater management rules compare between Lawrenceville, GA and Suwanee, GA?
Lawrenceville and Suwanee have similar restriction levels.
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 →Suwanee, GA
Gwinnett County
Suwanee is a Phase II MS4 permittee under GAEPD NPDES Permit GAR041000. Post-construction stormwater required for sites disturbing 1+ acre per GA Stormwater Management Manual. Water quality (WQv) and channel protection (CPv) volumes must be managed.
View full Suwanee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lawrenceville | Suwanee |
|---|---|---|
| MS4 Permit | NPDES GAG610000 | GAR041000 |
| Manual | GA Blue Book | GA Blue Book |
| Water Quality | First 1.2 in rainfall | - |
| Illicit Discharge | $500-$2,500/day | - |
| Fee | On water bill | - |
| Code | - | Ch. 34 Art. III |
| Threshold | - | 1+ acre |
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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.
Suwanee FAQ
Can I pour paint into a storm drain?
No. Storm drains discharge directly to Suwanee Creek. Illicit discharges carry fines up to $1,000 plus cleanup costs.
Does Suwanee require a stormwater detention pond for new construction?
Yes, for sites disturbing 1+ acre. Water quality and channel protection volumes must be managed per the Georgia Blue Book.
Who do I report illicit discharges to in Suwanee?
Report to Suwanee Public Works. The city is a Phase II MS4 permittee and must investigate illicit discharges under its GAEPD permit.
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