Frequently Asked Questions
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Stormwater Management Program
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To help facilitate federal stormwater compliance by providing a long-term, stable funding source for required, unfunded, stormwater mandates from the Clean Water Act. A stormwater utility fee is an alternate method to generate necessary funds rather than raise property taxes.Stormwater Management Program
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All stormwater fees collected will go to fund stormwater programs only.Stormwater Management Program
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Aerial photo studies by the Public Works and Engineering Department determined the average area of impervious surface for residences in Alcoa. This average, or Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), equals 2,696 square feet for the City of Alcoa. Based on this data, Residential Units must pay a flat fee of $3 per month, and Commercial Units must pay $4 per ERU per month.Stormwater Management Program
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Yes, Residential Units must pay a flat fee of $3 per month and Commercial Units must pay $4 per ERU per month.Stormwater Management Program
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Only to Commercial Unit classifications that meet discount criteria. Residential Units do not qualify for discounts. To learn more about the Commercial Unit criteria for discounts, visit our
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Yes, fees are calculated based on impervious area and are necessary to fund improvement projects mandated by the EPA and to obtain the NPDES permit.Stormwater Management Program
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Yes, stormwater fees are like any other utility and added to your total utility bill. If you do not pay any part of your utility bill, including the stormwater fee, your utility service can be cut off for non-payment.Stormwater Management Program
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Yes, speak with a Stormwater Utility engineer from the Public Works and Engineering Department. Our phone number is 865-380-4800.Stormwater Management Program
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Since rain falls on all property, all property will be charged a Stormwater Fee unless it falls under the “Exempt Properties" category. Schools, churches, city property, etc. will be charged like any other commercial property – based on the number of ERUs on the site.
You may read more about Exempt Properties on our