Stormwater Affects Everyone
It is the goal of the Stormwater Division to ensure that the collection and control of stormwater within the County adequately protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens. Within James City County, many streams are degraded as a result of stormwater runoff from development. The County’s adopted watershed management plans recommend a number of actions including restoration of these streams. Citizens report an increasing number of problems with pipes, inlets, ponds, and other stormwater facilities installed within the community. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors established the Stormwater Division in 2007 to address these issues and comply with Federal, State and Local stormwater regulations.
Stormwater runoff is associated with all improved properties in the County, whether residential or nonresidential, and the downstream effects of runoff are directly related to the amount of hardened (impervious) surface on a property. Stormwater management efforts provide benefits and service to all properties within the County through control of runoff and protection of the natural environment. The costs of planning, monitoring, regulating, operating, maintaining, and constructing the stormwater system are, therefore, borne by all owners of developed property based on their estimated impact on the stormwater management system through the implementation of a stormwater service fee.
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Stormwater Design Standards and Guidance: The Environmental Division
is responsible for stormwater design standards for new development.
For more information, report a drainage problem, or assistance,
call 259-1460 or e-mail stormwater@james-city.va.us
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