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James Island Stormwater and Drainage

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.