What stormwater services are currently provided?
• What services are NOT currently provided? Privately owned stormwater management facilities (pipes, ponds, dams, open channels) are maintained by the property owner. This primarily includes stormwater infrastructure on commercial property or contained within subdivision ‘common areas’ (‘common areas’ are private properties, as are commercial properties). All lakes and ponds (including stormwater detention ponds) not deeded to Cobb County are considered privately owned properties. At the present time, maintaining open channels is also the responsibility of the affected property owner. • What is a “Drainage Easement”? A description of drainage easements can be found at www.cobbwater.org/faqs/easement. A drainage easement is recorded on the Final Plat and conveys the right to use private property for stormwater conveyance. A drainage easement can apply to an open ditch, a 100-year floodplain, a flood pool in a stormwater detention pond, or a closed pipe system. Rights may be granted by p
