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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 and safely, in accordance with all State and Federal regulations, and 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 and Agreement

The Forsyth County Department of Water and Sewer 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 the Right of Way Manager at 678-455-9909 if you have any questions or concerns regarding utility easements.

utility easement guidelines

utility easement agreement

Water and Sewer Standards & Specifications

Standard Specifications for Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems


Water and Sewer Construction Details


Water & Sewer Engineering Checklists

Water & Sewer As-Built Checklist

Water & Sewer As-Built Checklist


Water & Sewer Commercial Site Plan Checklist

Water & Sewer Commercial Site Plan Checklist


Water & Sewer Construction Notes

Water & Sewer Construction Notes


Water & Sewer Final Plat Checklist

Water & Sewer Final Plat Checklist


Water & Sewer Minor Plat Checklist

Water & Sewer Minor Plat Checklist


Water & Sewer Preliminary Subdivision Checklist

Water & Sewer Preliminary Subdivision Checklist


Sewer Master Plan

Sewer System Master Plan