STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
City of Anderson residents are urged to be aware of what is going on in the community surrounding them. If you see excessive erosion or sediment escaping an active construction site, or if you witness someone illegally dumping into the storm sewer system, please call the Stormwater Hotline at (864) 231-2246 during normal business hours, or (864) 260-4444 during evening/weekend hours, so that potential problems can be investigated.
Program Requirements and Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Program, passed regulations and requirements for managing potential contamination of storm water. Within South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has developed regulations for implementing and complying with the federal stormwater requirements. Entities responsible for stormwater control within their political and/or geographical jurisdiction (such as cities, counties and/or special districts* are required to obtain and comply with the requirements of a NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges through the SC DHEC.
The City of Anderson is the owner/operator of a Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (SMS4), and as such, must take the lead role in stormwater management within the City.
- Resources for Homeowners
- Resources for Businesses
- Resources for Developers
- What the City of Anderson is Doing
- Stormwater Billing Information
- Stormwater Projects
- What You Can Do
Resources for Homeowners
- Adopt a Storm Drain
- Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials
- Fats, Oil and Grease Disposal
- Pet Waste
- Car Washing
- Landscaping
- Rain Gardens
Resources for Businesses
- Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials
- Fats, Oil and Grease Disposal
- Landscaping
- Detention Pond Maintenance
Resources for Developers
- City of Anderson Land Development Regulations for Plan Review
- General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Large & Small Construction Activities
- Notice of Intent (SCDHEC)
- City Encroachment Permit Application
- SCDOT Encroachment Permit Application
- Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) Training
What the City of Anderson is Doing
- 2012-2013 MS4 Annual Report
- City Stormwater Management Ordinance sw2b
- Stormwater Management Plan
- Public Education
- Cater’s Lake Rain Garden
- Darwin Wright Park Rain Garden
- Pervious Paver Parking
- Street Sweeping
Stormwater Projects
- Main Street Regional Stormwater Project
- Orr Street Regional Stormwater Project
- Huntington Stormwater Project
- Linley Park Stormwater Project
What You Can Do
One way to get involved in protecting the city’s water resources is through complaint reporting. City of Anderson residents are urged to be aware of what is going on in the community surrounding them. If you see excessive erosion or sediment escaping an active construction site, or if you witness an illicit discharge entering the storm sewer system, please call the Stormwater Hotline at (864) 231-2246 during normal business hours, or (864) 260-4444 during evening/weekend hours.
Stormwater Billing Information