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Is it legal to dump yard waste or debris down a storm drain or into a creek?

No. These actions violate the Town’s illegal discharge ordinance/NPDES Permits. Only rain and other allowable stormwater discharges listed below may enter a storm drain or creek.  If you see or suspect an illegal discharge, call (770) 881-8320.

Allowable Stormwater Discharges
Residential and charity car-washing Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Air conditioning condensate
 

 

Street wash water

Flows from firefighting activities Waterline and fire hydrant flushing
 

 

Footing drains

Foundation drains Water from crawl space pumps
 

 

Rising groundwaters

Landscape irrigation