Athens-Clarke County Stormwater

Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Official page of ACCGov Stormwater Management. Social media policy: accgov.com/social Our job is to protect the water resources of Athens-Clarke County.

We conduct water quality sampling of local streams and rivers, monitor the health of 17 watersheds, enforce state and county code to prevent water pollution, respond to reported illicit discharges, and educate the public about stormwater and water quality issues.

WUGA FM published a feature about the Stormwater Utility Fee! Give it a listen at wuga.org 📻💧
08/31/2026

WUGA FM published a feature about the Stormwater Utility Fee! Give it a listen at wuga.org 📻💧

The Athens Water Festival is only 18 days away, and there are a handful of water activity volunteer slots ready to be fi...
08/25/2026

The Athens Water Festival is only 18 days away, and there are a handful of water activity volunteer slots ready to be filled! Visit AthensWaterFestival.com to join us for a turtle-tastic day of fun and water education 🥷🐢🍕

Have you ever wondered what happens when detention basins aren’t properly maintained? Swipe ⏩️ for an example of what AC...
08/21/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens when detention basins aren’t properly maintained? Swipe ⏩️ for an example of what ACCGov Stormwater works diligently to prevent, with the help of your Stormwater Utility Fee

Did you know that $1 million dollars of the Athens-Clarke County stormwater fee is set aside annually to fund projects s...
08/14/2026

Did you know that $1 million dollars of the Athens-Clarke County stormwater fee is set aside annually to fund projects such as large-scale live stream pipe replacements? These are pipes that continuously carry actively flowing streams underneath roads, driveways, and urban developments. Over time, these systems wear down and face the possibility of failing. As of 2026, dozens of sites have already been repaired or replaced thanks to our fee and TSPLOST funding!

Stormwater system failure often leads to d(ICE)y situations such as this. The stormwater utility fee helps protect prope...
08/07/2026

Stormwater system failure often leads to d(ICE)y situations such as this. The stormwater utility fee helps protect property in Athens-Clarke County, as well as our roadways!

Athens, we are once again asking for your photos! 📢 Click the link in our bio for a chance to see your pictures in the 2...
08/04/2026

Athens, we are once again asking for your photos! 📢 Click the link in our bio for a chance to see your pictures in the 2027 Stormwater Calendar 😎🌿🌦️

What we do is largely invisible, until it isn’t. Preventing flooding is an essential aspect of the Stormwater Management...
07/31/2026

What we do is largely invisible, until it isn’t. Preventing flooding is an essential aspect of the Stormwater Management Program. In addition to protecting water quality, one of our top priorities is keeping Athens-Clarke County roads safe and driveable.

Swipe to see who’s extra excited for this year’s Water Festival 😉 Don’t forget to mark your calendar for September 12 at...
07/28/2026

Swipe to see who’s extra excited for this year’s Water Festival 😉 Don’t forget to mark your calendar for September 12 at Sandy Creek Park — it’s Tortuga’s time to shine!

On a rainy day like today, it’s important to remember what might happen when stormwater infrastructure fails. When you p...
07/24/2026

On a rainy day like today, it’s important to remember what might happen when stormwater infrastructure fails. When you pay your stormwater fee, you’re helping prevent accidents like this!

Volunteer registration is OPEN! Visit AthensWaterFestival.com to secure your slot 🥷🐢🍕
07/21/2026

Volunteer registration is OPEN! Visit AthensWaterFestival.com to secure your slot 🥷🐢🍕

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120 W Dougherty Street
Athens, GA
30601

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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