Storm Water Management
Effective October 1, 2021
Section 13.1600 Stormwater Utility Fees
Ordinance 1195 Stormwater Utility Fee Updated Fee Schedule
(a) Single Family Property Fees. Residential properties shall be measured as on Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) per month, regardless of the actual amount of impervious cover on such properties. Each benefiting residential property shall be assessed a fee of $2.00 per month.
(b) Non-Single-Family Property Fees. Stormwater utility fees for non-residential property, excluding Lake Worth Independent School District property, shall be calculated for each benefited property using the impervious area in square feet (SF) at the following rate: Fee = Allocated Impervious Area on the Parcel(s) in square feet (SF) x$0.00054/SF per month.
Many people may not consider this, but many of our daily activities can cause pollutants to enter our local waterways through rain water. This stormwater runoff picks up pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, vehicle fluids, pool chemicals. sediments, yard waste and pet waste from our residential areas and carries it to the nearest storm drain which flows to our creeks, streams and lakes. These waterways provide food, water and recreation for our community. Pollutants can increase the cost of water treatment, prevent enjoyment of our recreational areas and harm the local wildlife.
The following publications can help you do your part in keeping the city's stormwater clean:
What Can You Do To Help?
- Cleaner Curbs & Cleaner Creeks for a Healthier Community Flyer
- Cleaner Curbs & Cleaner Creeks for a Healthier Home Flyer
- Cleaner Curbs & Cleaner Creeks for a Healthier Yard Flyer
- Mulching & Composting Flyer
- Yard Waste Flyer
- Stormwater Education Brochure
Educational Links
City Info
Report a non-compliant or illicit discharge to the Public Works Department at:
Phone: (817) 237-7210
or
Email: jsullivan@lakeworthtx.org