About Stormwater
The City of Zanesville is located in the Muskingum watershed and lies at the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers. All municipal piped systems, natural ditches, and surface and subsurface stormwater drains need to be managed for flooding and water quality activities. When properly protected and managed these interrelated systems can act to filter pollutants, assist in flood control, and protect wildlife.
“Manage stormwater in Zanesville in an efficient, effective and financially responsible manner.”
Major Responsibilities
The Stormwater Utility is responsible for maintenance, repair, and upgrades to the stormwater system. Many of these activities are mandated under the Federal EPA MS4 Program. The additional resources available to the city from the Stormwater Utility Fee will allow for improvements to the system which in the past were not possible due to fiscal constraints.
Proposed Services
- Stormwater Coordinator & Stormwater Inspector
- Stormwater Master Plan & GIS Inventory
- Alley, curb, and culvert maintenance & repair
- Preventative roadside ditch & catch basin maintenance
- Storm sewer lining
- New investment in stormwater capital improvements
- For more on responsibilities, projects & services see the FAQ
Standard Services Provided
- Street sweeping
- Roadside ditch repair
- Stormwater capital improvement projects
Impervious Area Map
The Impervious Area Map Application allows users to view the measured impervious surface throughout the city in their web browser. The map also allows users to print out custom areas of the map. Print maps can also be requested from the City Engineer’s office at the number below.
A modern mobile or desktop browser is required to view the application.
Stormwater Utility Frequently Asked Questions
- Comply with the USEPA mandate referred to as the NPDES Phase II stormwater quality regulations (MS4 Program)
- Street sweeping
- Flooding and drainage maintenance
- Stormwater capital improvement projects
- Storm drain cleaning and repair
- Shoulder and ditch maintenance within the publicly owned right-of-way
- Public education and outreach
- Construction inspection
- Project design and management
- Inlet cleaning, repair, replacement
- Inlet clearing (stormwater hotspots) after every rain event and as needed
- Curb replacement and sealing
- Roadside ditch repair
- Bridge clearing
- Repair and/or replace catch basins
- GIS mapping

Links
- In-Depth FAQ Document
- Impervious Area Credit Application
- Stormwater Utility Presentation
- Federal EPA NPDES Program
- Stormwater Utility Ordinance 18.130 Part I and Part II
- Stormwater Utility Rate Ordinance 18.131
External Resources
Contact Information
Chip Saunders, City Engineer
401 Market St.
City Hall – Second Floor – Room 222
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: 740-617-4910
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed holidays)
Email: Online Form