The Wake County Stormwater Manual offers standards and guidance for managing stormwater runoff from development within Wake County’s jurisdiction. 

The manual was last updated 10 years ago, and this version includes needed updates and ensures compliance with the new Neuse River Stormwater rules.



Please review the updated manual and send us your comments by Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Share your thoughts by emailing  barney.blackburn@wake.gov with 'SWDM Comments' in the subject line.

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