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Water and Sewer Engineering

Water System Engineer
Phone: (770) 781-2160 
Fax: (770) 781-2163

The mission of the Water and Sewer Engineering Division is to plan and implement a water and sewer system that will operate efficiently, safely, and in accordance with all State and Federal regulations, and to provide reliable long-term service to the residents of Forsyth County

The Water and Sewer Engineering Division responsibilities include water & sewer infrastructure planning and design, development plan review and permitting, construction inspection, backflow prevention, leak detection, project management, and easement acquisition.

Please call 770-886-2792 to make an appointment.

Utility Easement Guidelines

The Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department wants to ensure that all customers who have a utility easement for sewer and/or water infrastructure on their property clearly understand the need to keep the easements clear and accessible.  Please contact Hillery Maradiaga, Right of Way Coordinator at 770-886-2795 if you have any questions or concerns regarding utility easements.

Download Utility Easement Guidelines

Water Master Plan

Appendix A - CIP MAPBOOK


Appendix B - CIP Unit Costs


CIP 2052 Overview Map


Master Plan Update Addendum 1 Revision


Engineering Checklists

As-Built Checklist


Commercial Site Plan Review Checklist


Final Plat Checklist


GA DOT Utility Encroachment Permit


Preliminary Subdivision Checklist


Water and Sewer Construction Notes


Standards & Specifications

Sample Utility Easement Agreement


Standard Specifications for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems


Water and Sewer Construction Details


Sewer Master Plan

Sewer System Master Plan