What types of projects and activities will be the responsibility of the new stormwater utility?
  • Bridge clearing
  • Comply with the USEPA mandate referred to as the NPDES Phase II stormwater quality regulations (MS4 Program)
  • Construction inspection
  • Curb replacement and sealing
  • Flooding and drainage maintenance
  • GIS mapping
  • Inlet cleaning, repair, replacement
  • Inlet clearing (stormwater hotspots) after every rain event and as needed
  • Project design and management
  • Public education and outreach
  • Repair and/or replace catch basins
  • Roadside ditch repair
  • Shoulder and ditch maintenance within the publicly owned right-of-way
  • Storm drain cleaning and repair
  • Stormwater capital improvement projects
  • Street sweeping

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1. Why does Zanesville need a new Stormwater Fee?
2. How did Zanesville pay for stormwater activities before the creation of the Stormwater Utility?
3. Who has to pay the stormwater fee?
4. What types of projects and activities will be the responsibility of the new stormwater utility?
5. What is impervious area?
6. What is an ERU?
7. Are there credits available to offset the ERU Fee?