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Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority foreman Danny Brumfield uses a Gradall XL3100 to remove an old catch basin top with Joan Salazar, Mason Haggadone and Kade Lambert standing by to assist. (Photography by Kaylinn Gilstrap)
Stormwater management is critical in Douglas County, Georgia. The area receives approximately 54 inches of rain each year, compared to the national average of 38 inches.
The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority’s $4.8 million annual stormwater budget is aimed at...