Stormwater

What is stormwater?

Stormwater is rainwater that washes through our property and streets, carrying any debris in its path. This mixture of rain, debris, and oil is known as stormwater "runoff." If runoff is not properly managed, it can lead to flooding and/or pollution of our water bodies.

What is a stormwater assessment fee?

A stormwater fee helps allocate revenue to fund and address costs related to the maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of existing drainage infrastructure. It also supports capital projects aimed at reducing flooding and improving water quality. To identify specific projects funded by the stormwater fee, the City developed a Stormwater Management Plan.

Did you know?

The City of Port St. Lucie is working to reduce and often eliminate flooding, while also preventing pollution from elements picked up by stormwater runoff. For more information, visit our National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) webpage.

Swale maintenance and the maintenance of driveway culverts are the landowner’s responsibility. Property owners must maintain the portion of the street/road right-of-way from the edge of the pavement to their property line. (Code Ordinance Sec. 41.08)