Stormwater drainage on James Island is managed by Charleston County. However, the Town periodically meets with entities charged with stormwater drainage improvements throughout James Island to discuss inter-agency cooperative efforts to address drainage concerns.
The Town has also prioritized maintenance to drainage improvements and works to re-establish drainage ditches, pipes, and other structures critical to stormwater flow. James Island also enforces a set of supplemental stormwater design guidelines for new development beyond what is required by Charleston County Building Services.