Savannah, GA

Stormwater Management & Site Services in Savannah, GA

BMP maintenance, erosion control, drainage repair, and stormwater compliance for Savannah properties, from the team based 30 minutes away in Bluffton, SC.

AUE Land stormwater equipment on a drainage job in Savannah, GA

Savannah's low elevation and aging infrastructure make stormwater a year-round problem.

The City of Savannah operates under an NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Property owners with engineered stormwater systems: retention ponds, detention basins, bioswales, underground vaults are responsible for keeping them maintained and functional.

Savannah's stormwater challenges are driven by geography and growth:

Low elevation and high water table - much of Savannah sits just feet above sea level, leaving minimal margin for drainage failure
Coastal clay and sand soils - poor infiltration in clay areas causes ponding, while sandy areas erode quickly under heavy flow
Aging infrastructure in historic districts - downtown and midtown drainage systems are decades old and undersized for current development density
Rapid suburban growth - Pooler, Richmond Hill, and the Southside have added thousands of stormwater BMPs that now require ongoing maintenance

Properties that defer stormwater maintenance in this environment face compounding problems: erosion accelerates, sediment fills ponds and reduces capacity, outlet structures fail, and the next heavy rain event causes flooding that could have been prevented.

AUE Land is based in Bluffton, SC, approximately 30 minutes from Savannah via I-95. We work in Savannah regularly, understand Georgia EPD requirements, and bring our own equipment to every job.

What we do for Savannah properties.

Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance

Annual inspections, sediment removal, outlet structure repair, vegetation management, and compliance documentation for retention ponds, detention basins, and bioretention systems across Savannah and the surrounding metro area.

Erosion Control & Shoreline Stabilization

Pond bank restoration, slope repair, riprap installation, bioengineered stabilization, and native plantings. Savannah's mix of coastal clay and sandy soils combined with heavy rainfall creates persistent erosion challenges that worsen when left unaddressed.

Grading & Drainage Correction

Swale reshaping, ditch regrading, site drainage redirection, and low-area correction. Many Savannah properties, especially in the historic districts and older subdivisions, have settled over time and no longer drain as originally designed.

Storm Drainage Infrastructure

Catch basin repair, storm pipe replacement, outfall rehabilitation, and system cleaning. Savannah's aging underground drainage infrastructure needs ongoing attention to prevent backups, sinkholes, and surface flooding.

Emergency Repair

Post-storm washout repair, slope failure response, outfall collapse stabilization, and emergency grading. When tropical systems and heavy rain events hit Savannah, we respond from 30 minutes away in Bluffton.

Properties we serve in the Savannah area.

HOAs & Planned Communities

The rapid residential growth in Pooler, Richmond Hill, and Savannah's Southside has produced hundreds of communities with stormwater ponds and BMPs that require ongoing maintenance. We keep these systems compliant and functional so residents stay dry and boards avoid violations.

Commercial Properties

Retail centers, office parks, hospitality properties, and industrial sites throughout Savannah are subject to Georgia EPD stormwater requirements. We maintain BMPs, repair drainage infrastructure, and provide the documentation needed for compliance.

Municipal Infrastructure

The City of Savannah and Chatham County maintain extensive stormwater networks. We provide the specialized equipment and expertise for infrastructure rehabilitation, outfall repair, and drainage improvement projects that municipal crews may not have capacity to handle.

Developers

New construction in the Savannah metro requires stormwater management plans approved under Georgia EPD and local ordinances. We perform site grading, BMP installation, erosion control during construction, and the closeout work developers need to satisfy permit conditions.

30 minutes from Savannah. Not 3 hours.

Most stormwater contractors serving Savannah are dispatched from Atlanta, Jacksonville, or regional offices hours away. AUE Land is headquartered in Bluffton, SC. A straight shot down I-95. When your stormwater pond overtops or an inspector flags a deficiency, we are close enough to respond the same day.

We already work throughout the Lowcountry and coastal Georgia. We understand the soil conditions, the tidal influence on drainage, and the regulatory requirements across both South Carolina and Georgia. Savannah isn't a market we are "expanding into". It is part of our core service area.

Nearby areas we serve.

Pooler, GA

Fast-growing residential and commercial corridor

Richmond Hill, GA

Bryan County's booming residential market

Bluffton, SC

AUE Land headquarters, 30 minutes north

Hilton Head Island, SC

Resort communities and golf courses

Brunswick, GA

Golden Isles and Glynn County

Chatham County/Savannah stormwater quick reference.

Item	Detail
Regulatory Authority	Chatham County Engineering, City of Savannah Stormwater
State Authority	GA EPD (Environmental Protection Division)
Permit Required	Land disturbance over 1 acre (GA CGP)
GSWCC Certification	Level IA required for SWPPP, Level IB for larger projects
MS4 Permit	Phase I MS4 (Chatham County is a large urbanized area)
Penalty Range	Up to $50,000/day per violation (GA EPD)
Coastal Requirements	CMPA and SPA buffers, CRD permits for marshland

Frequently Asked Questions

What stormwater regulations apply to properties in Savannah, GA? expand_more

Savannah properties fall under the City of Savannah's Stormwater Management program and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) oversight. The City operates under an NPDES MS4 permit that requires property owners to maintain stormwater BMPs, prevent illicit discharges, and manage post-construction runoff. Commercial and multi-family properties with engineered stormwater systems must keep them functional and documented.

Does Savannah require stormwater pond maintenance for HOAs? expand_more

Yes. HOAs and property owners in Savannah are responsible for maintaining any stormwater infrastructure on their property, including retention ponds, detention basins, and bioswales. The City of Savannah Stormwater Management department can inspect these systems and issue violations if they are not functioning as designed. Many communities built during the Pooler and Southside growth boom now have aging systems that need rehabilitation.

Who provides stormwater management services in Savannah, GA? expand_more

AUE Land provides stormwater management, erosion control, drainage repair, and site services throughout Savannah and coastal Georgia. We are based in Bluffton, SC, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Savannah via I-95. Our crews work in Savannah regularly and are familiar with the City's stormwater requirements and Georgia EPD permitting.

Why is stormwater management especially important in Savannah? expand_more

Savannah sits at low elevation on coastal Georgia clay and sand soils with a high water table. The city experiences frequent heavy rainfall events that overwhelm aging drainage infrastructure, particularly in the historic districts. Coastal flooding, tidal influence on outfalls, and impervious surface coverage in developed areas all compound the challenge. Properties that defer stormwater maintenance face accelerating erosion, standing water, and compliance risk.

How quickly can AUE Land respond to stormwater emergencies in Savannah? expand_more

AUE Land is based in Bluffton, SC, roughly 30 minutes from Savannah. We're not dispatching crews from Atlanta or Jacksonville. Our equipment and team are local to the Lowcountry. For emergency situations like post-storm washouts, slope failures, or outfall collapses, we can typically mobilize same-day. We also serve the broader Savannah metro including Pooler and Richmond Hill.

Ready for a site that thrives?

We're 30 minutes away in Bluffton. Request a site assessment and we'll walk your property, evaluate your systems, and tell you exactly what needs to happen. No obligation to hire AUE Land for any service work.

Request Inspection Call (843) 301-0172

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No obligation to hire AUE Land for any service work.