Stormwater

Stormwater runoff is rainfall that does not soak into the ground. As water flows over rooftops, lawns, streets, and parking lots, it can collect pollutants and debris that eventually enter local streams, creeks, and rivers.

Stormwater Map

Use the interactive Stormwater Map to explore how surface water flows throughout Sandy Springs.

The map allows users to:

• Search by address
• View stormwater infrastructure in specific neighborhoods
• Zoom into detailed map areas
• Enable aerial imagery through the basemap gallery
• Create downloadable maps using the print tool

Note: This map is provided for general reference purposes only and may not represent official legal determinations related to ownership or maintenance responsibilities.

Source GIS data is available through the City’s Open Data Portal or by contacting GIS@sandyspringsga.gov.

Stream Walks

The City proactively conducts stream walks to identify and address conditions that may contribute to creek impairments and to better understand stream conditions throughout the community.

Marsh Creek Rain Garden

The Marsh Creek Rain Garden functions as a natural stormwater treatment system by filtering contaminated runoff through plant life and engineered landscape features.

Overlook Park Rain Garden

Lake Forrest Dam Repair

City of Sandy Springs Stormwater Policy (PDF)

Stormwater Policy Changes (July 2016) (PDF)

Stormwater Informational Brochures

Stormwater MS4 Documents

Septic System Information

Neighborhood Storm Drain Marking Program

Residents can help prevent stormwater pollution by participating in the Sandy Springs Storm Drain Marking Program.

Storm drain markers are colorful signs installed near storm drains to remind the public that anything entering a storm drain may flow directly into nearby streams, creeks, and rivers.

The City provides participating neighborhoods with the materials needed to mark storm drains. Volunteers assist by installing the markers throughout their communities.

This program is designed as a community volunteer opportunity that promotes environmental awareness and water quality protection.

To volunteer or request additional information, contact Keep North Fulton Beautiful at 770-551-7766.

Watershed Improvement Studies

• Impaired Waters Phase II Plan (PDF)
• Long Island Creek Executive Summary (PDF)
  • Long Island Creek Chapters 1–4 (PDF)
  • Long Island Creek Appendix B (PDF)
  • Long Island Creek Appendix D (PDF)
• Nancy Creek Executive Summary (PDF)
  • Nancy Creek Chapters 1–4 (PDF)
  • Nancy Creek Appendix B (PDF)
  • Nancy Creek Appendix D (PDF)
• Fecal Coliform Executive Summary (PDF)
  • Fecal Coliform Chapters 1–4 (PDF)
  • Fecal Coliform Chapter 5 (PDF)
  • Fecal Coliform Appendix B (PDF)
  • Fecal Coliform Appendix D (PDF)
• Nancy Creek Consolidated Watershed Based Plan (PDF)
• Fulton County Stormwater Studies (PDF)