Jackson County enforces stormwater management under MDEQ MS4 permit and MS §49-17-43. New development exceeding 1 acre requires stormwater plans. Gulf Coast flat topography and heavy rainfall (60+ inches annually) make runoff control critical.
Jackson County operates under a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) pursuant to MS §49-17-43 and federal Clean Water Act requirements. New construction and land disturbance exceeding 1 acre require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) filed with MDEQ under the state's General NPDES Construction Permit. Post-construction stormwater management is required for sites where impervious surface exceeds certain thresholds. Given Jackson County's flat coastal topography, shallow water tables, and 60+ inches of annual rainfall, on-site retention and detention basins are common requirements. Low-impact development practices like bioswales, rain gardens, and permeable pavers are encouraged. Illicit discharges to storm drains (pool water, paint, motor oil) are prohibited under MS §49-17-29. Property owners must maintain post-construction facilities.
Failure to implement SWPPP: MDEQ stop-work order and fines $1,000 to $25,000 per day under MS §49-17-43. Illicit discharge: $500 to $10,000 plus cleanup costs. Maintenance failures: notice of violation, escalating penalties.
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