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Stormwater Utility Program

Riviera Oaks Stormwater Park

What is stormwater?

Stormwater is the flow of water during and immediately after a rainfall. As stormwater flows, it picks up particles and pollutants from roads, yards, parking lots and roofs. The result is stormwater runoff. Pollutants found in stormwater include:

• Fertilizers
• Metals
• Oils and greases
• Domestic animal waste

Stormwater runoff is the largest single pollutant source affecting the quality of our lakes, canals, rivers and estuaries.

Stormwater studies

B-21 Watershed Management Plan
B21 Final Report_Appendix A
B21 Final Report_Appendix B

Right click and choose "save as" for the following files
B21 Final Report_Fig-All_01 (117 MB)
B21 Final Report_Fig-All_02 (217 MB)
B21 Final Report_Fig-All_03 (310 MB)

Stormwater fee information
(unincorporated dwellings/developments only)
Stormwater fee credit information
(Affects some corporations)
Stormwater fee credit form [PDF]

Deep Creek Basin stormwater master plan (253 MB)

A benefit to our community
Projects over the last 10 years have reduced street flooding, improved maintenance of drainage facilities, and reduced erosion and sedimentation in canals and ditches. Other projects have improved the quality of water in our canals, lakes and aquifers.

Volusia County continues to identify stormwater management projects for implementation. Funding for these projects comes from a stormwater assessment and through grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District, USDA NRCS and the Department of Environmental Protection.

C.R. 415 erosion control project

• Pick up lawn and landscape clippings and dispose of them properly.
• Never put lawn clippings in drainage systems. They would block the flow and cause nutrient problems.
• Never use fertilizer if you use reuse water for irrigation.
• Never pour oil, gas, paint or chemicals down a storm drain or ditch.
• Do not over-apply fertilizer and pesticides. More is not better.
• Repair oil and other fluid leaks from under your car.

Swale program
Swales—the shallow, grassed channels that collect stormwater from streets and sidewalks—are highly effective in reducing street flooding and removing stormwater pollutants. Swales:

• Are cost-effective and easy to construct
• Are designed to dry out within 72 hours, reducing the risk of breeding mosquitoes
• Play an important role in providing stormwater treatment
• Are often the method of choice, either standing alone, or in combination with other techniques.

Operations and maintenance
Maintenance of stormwater infrastructure is an important component of a stormwater management program. Water Resources and Utilities conducts periodic stormwater systems maintenance to ensure maximum performance and service life, including:

• Removing sediment from pipes and inlets
• Cleaning weeds and debris from ditches and canals
• Mowing and inspection of retention ponds

To help lower maintenance costs and protect our water resources, it is important to have programs to reduce sediment deposits and debris. Street sweeping and erosion control projects are highly effective ways to reduce pollution.

New technologies in stormwater management
Stormceptors are one of the many new options used to address pollution problems in our lakes, rivers and streams. This stormwater innovation is ideal for industrial properties such as gas stations and parking lots.

The stormceptor device is made of large circular concrete sections stacked to form a concrete chamber. The 8-foot-wide chamber is installed below ground where stormwater flows through a series of internal baffles. The chamber removes sediment and oil from stormwater runoff by trapping the debris for easy removal.

Inlet filtration systems
Inlet filtration systems are drop-in units that fit existing stormwater catch basins. Typically, they consist of multi-staged settling chambers that capture sediment and absorb hydrocarbons, metals and other contaminants.

Inlet filtration units are most effective when used in combination with swales, or in multiple units along a road or parking area.

If you have any questions, please call us at 386-736-5965.

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