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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Feedback sought on stormwater design manual

flooding on a roadside.

The Stormwater Division is in the process of updating its design manual. The Design Manual is utilized by developers and engineers when submitting to the Stormwater Division for a Land Disturbance Permit. The draft design manual is posted at https://georgetowncountycleanwater.com/. A virtual workshop will take place on May 16 at 11 a.m. to address any questions. 

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