Greensboro's Stormwater Management Program preserves and enhances residents' quality of life through water quality improvement, drainage infrastructure management, flood hazard minimization, and public awareness.

Developers and Contractors
Find the Stormwater Management Manual, Greensboro Streams Map, Water Supply Watershed Map, information about who to contact with stormwater plan review questions, and more.

Stormwater Programs and Projects
Learn about water quality monitoring, illicit discharge detection, stream restoration, and many other initiatives to manage the quality and quantity of surface water.

Stormwater Control Measures
Learn about stormwater control measures (SCMs), used in Greensboro to protect water quality.

Flood Information
Find out about flood zone determination, flood insurance information, and links to other related flood information sources.

Stormwater Billing Information
View stormwater rates, information about how stormwater dollars are spent, and frequently asked questions about the stormwater program.

Featured Links

2024-2025 Annual Report

Restaurant Pollution Prevention

Stormwater Drainage Program Policy

Water Quality Data

Stormwater Management Plans
Clarifications for submitting "grandfathered" plans prior to June 1, 2009

Revised Stormwater Manual

2007 Storm Drainage Design Manual

Volunteer Programs

Litter Prevention

NPDES Phase II Ordinance Language Changes:

Summary of Ordinance Text Amendment Changes
Chapter 30 Post Construction Document
Chapter 27 Post Construction Document

SCM Certification Changes