Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Stormwater Division to protect and improve the quality of life of all the citizens of Georgetown County, South Carolina, and surrounding communities. Provide for the collection, and conveyance of stormwater runoff in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations in the safest, most efficient, and cost effective manner possible.

Our Goals

• Treat our customers, the citizens of Georgetown County; respectfully and proactively address their concerns by providing the services necessary to meet their needs in the most efficient manner possible.
• Build, operate, and maintain a quality infrastructure that promotes and protects the public health, safety, and welfare by efficiently collecting, and conveying storm water runoff.
• Develop, promote, and enforce sound engineering design and construction practices within the County that promote and encourage "No Adverse Impact".
• Protect and nurture the environment by enhancing the water quality in the County and surrounding area through the use of innovative practices and standards.
• Meet and/or exceed all federal, state, and local regulations and water quality standards.

Georgetown County Stormwater Division seeks a balance between the needs of a growing community and the needs of the environment and its citizens. The intent of Georgetown County Stormwater Division is to develop and encourage "No Adverse Impact" Standards, while promoting sensible growth on the available land and minimizing the impacts to the environment and citizens.

Stormwater related problems that left uncontrolled, could lead to damage of property and threats to public health safety, welfare, the environment, and ultimately to loss of property or life.