Stormwater Utility Charges & Credits

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Who pays stormwater utility charges?
Monthly charges apply to all properties in the city with impervious surfaces (pavement, driveways, rooftops, etc.). Undeveloped properties with no impervious surfaces do not pay monthly charges.

What is funded through stormwater utility?
*The Stormwater Management Program throughout the city
*Flood control
*Pollutant control
*System maintenance

Do you have a rain barrel hooked up to your downspout? If so, please click here for the rain barrel rebate information.

The City of Watertown also offers a credit to the Stormwater Utility Fee for both residential and nonresidential property owners. Nonresidential property owners can apply for up to 75% reduction of Equivalent Runoff Units (ERUs). The reduction will be applied to monthly stormwater billings. Residential property owners can apply for a $15 one-time rebate. Please review the below links for more detailed information.