Stormwater Management Division
The Need for Stormwater Management
As our town grows, we reduce natural areas that filter and hold water.
Impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, and buildings, increase
stormwater runoff which can lead to flash flooding, water pollution and
erosion.
Urban
areas are required by federal and state law, to abide
by regulations of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit. The Town of Chapel Hill received their permit in July 2005.
Responsibilities
The Stormwater Management Division’s mission is to:
- protect the health and safety of both the public and the ecosystem;
- address both stormwater quality and quantity concerns, and
- meet or exceed federal and state mandates regarding stormwater runoff and discharge.
A stormwater management utility, adopted in 2004, funds the division and
associated infrastructure maintenance in Town right-of-ways. Main
responsibilities and activities of the division are listed under Directory of
Current Stormwater Services on the Stormwater
Utility and Program Structure page.
Billing and Fees
The Billing & Funding
section of the Stormwater Utility and Program Structure page explains how bills
are calculated. Stormwater fees are included as part of the county tax bill for
Chapel Hill properties within Orange County. Chapel Hill properties within Durham
County receive separate bills issued by the Town of Chapel Hill.
