Utility Benefits

Quality of Life

Whether you know it or not, all of us are directly affected by the status of the Oconee River. The health of the river and its tributaries affects the quality of life for your family.

In addition to providing safe water for the community to drink, the Oconee facilitates recreation for our residents and is home to a variety of wildlife that depend on the river for life.

Poor stormwater management can lead to destruction of the ecosystem. Pollutants such as bacteria, sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers, and trash, run from our roadways, parking lots, and yards, into the river and severely disrupt this fragile system.

Public Education and Capital Improvements

Through public education and capital improvements, the Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Program acts to make sure that our rivers and streams are safe for the inhabitants of Athens-Clarke County to enjoy for years to come.