Environmental Engineering

Floodplain Management | Stormwater Management | Wastewater Management

The environmental engineering section is responsible for the administration of the City’s Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities. In addition we are responsible for the management of the City's floodplain and the review of environmental requirements for private (both residential and commercial) development projects.

Environmental Engineering News

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

The city of Greenville is vulnerable to several natural hazards such as winter storms, floods, high winds and drought, that pose a potential threat and could have a significant impact on the city. This summer, City Council adopted a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the City to be eligible for FEMA grant programs. The City’s plan has been approved by FEMA, and as a result, the City has made Greenville and its residents less vulnerable to future natural hazard events and has ensured that the City is eligible to receive certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance from the federal government in the future.
View Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
View Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2012 Update

Mission

Protect and improve the quality of life of all the citizens of Greenville, South Carolina and surrounding communities. Provide for the collection, conveyance, and treatment of both wastewater discharges and storm water runoff in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations in the safest, most efficient, and cost effective manner possible.

Statement of Intent

In Balance with Nature -
When we can find a balance, harmony will naturally follow. To that the City of Greenville Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities seeks a balance between the needs of a growing community and the needs of the environment and its citizens. By developing and encouraging "No Adverse Impact" Standards, we will promote sensible growth on the available land while minimizing the impacts to the environment and citizens. Setting aside sensitive areas and requiring innovated standards will allow the urban setting in Greenville to thrive and co-exist in harmony with our natural environment.

Our Goals -

Treat our customers, the citizens of Greenville, respectfully and proactively address their concerns by providing the services necessary to meet their needs in the most efficient manner possible.
Build, operate, and maintain a quality infrastructure that promotes and protects the public health, safety, and welfare by efficiently collecting, conveying and treating wastewater discharges and storm water runoff.
Develop, promote, and enforce sound engineering design and construction practices within the City that promote and encourage "No Adverse Impact".
Protect and nurture the environment by enhancing the water quality in the City and surrounding area through the use of innovative practices and standards.
Meet and/or exceed all federal, state, and local regulations and water quality standards.

Contact

Jessica Chapman, PE, CFM
Assistant City Engineer - Environmental

Jacqueline Chelbezan, PE, CFM
Senior Civil Engineer

Christian Crear, EIT, CFM
Civil Engineer

You can reach our office during business hours by calling
864-467-4400
Fax: 864-467-5754

We are located at:
206 S. Main Street
(Eighth Floor)
Greenville, SC

Our mailing address:
City of Greenville,
Engineering Division
P.O. Box 2207
Greenville, SC 29602

Links to Regulatory Partners

EPA
FEMA
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
SC DNR
SC DHEC
Reedy River Water Levels

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