The Department of Public Works enhances quality of life for residents and visitors through well-planned, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective infrastructure investments. Committed to high-quality service delivery, the department supports public health, safety, environmental stewardship, and economic growth while advancing the Mayor’s vision for the City of Jackson.
To protect and improve the water quality of the City of Jackson’s creeks, tributaries, and drainage systems that lead to the Pearl River. The City’s program will educate the public, construction industry, and other stakeholders on storm water pollution prevention related issues and permitting requirements that focus on controlling runoff, minimizing discharge of pollutants to receiving waters, improving public health and safety, natural environment and water resource use.
To continually improve the City of Jackson’s environmental efforts to ensure compliance with the Storm Water Permit issued by the State of Mississippi and other federal, state, and local storm water regulations.
The following are goals of the City of Jackson Storm Water Management Program:
