What we do Last updated or reviewed on February 5, 2024 The City’s stormwater program is a requirement established by the federal government’s Clean Water Act (CWA), which is dedicated to implementing broad-based watershed strategies to reduce water pollution. The federal government requires the City of Asheville, and all similarly-sized U.S. cities, to create and maintain stormwater programs in an effort to restore and maintain the integrity of our nation’s waters by dramatically reducing water pollution. Other primary initiatives: Reduce stormwater infrastructure failures which may cause property damage and loss of life Reduce flooding on streets and private property Reduce environmental degradation due to sedimentation, erosion and illicit discharge Notice: If you see emergency sediment, erosion, or illicit discharge violations within the city limits during normal business hours, weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., call 828-232-4567. After normal business hours or on weekends and holidays, please contact our on-call duty officer at 828-251-1122. Part of the Stormwater division’s mission is public education and outreach. To learn more or to request someone to speak to your group or organization, call the Stormwater Quality Specialist at 828-259-5401 or view Public Outreach for more information. Contact Information To connect with staff, visit the Contact Information page for current listing. 161 South Charlotte Street, Second Floor, Asheville, NC 28801 Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mailing Address – PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: 828-232-4567 Connect Address 161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Business HoursMonday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Interim Stormwater Division ManagerAmy DeytonStormwater Operations ManagerJonathon BallardPhone828-232-4567 Related Services Report a stormwater violation Report if a storm drain is carrying anything other than rain water. Apply for a stormwater permit Get a Stormwater permit or visit the Permits and Applications home page. Pay stormwater utility bill Answers to Bill Pay and Questions on your Stormwater Utility Bill. Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study Asheville’s Stormwater program has been funded by a stormwater fee for more than 17 years in order to meet the requirements of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Plan. In order to better serve our community, the City is proactively assessing our program and identifying areas where improvement is necessitated. Shiloh Culvert Rehabilitation Over the years, the bottom of the culverts started rusting out in many spots, which has caused a depression in the ground at the walking track, near the Hampton Street side. Temporary repairs have been made in the past, but now it is time for a longer-term solution. Sulphur Springs Stormwater Capital Improvements Project A new drainage system, as well as an upgrade to a smaller existing stormwater system, was installed primarily along Sulphur Springs Road just past the recently renamed Lucy S. Herring Elementary School to Carrier Street. Explore Related ProjectsStormwater Services and Utility News Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 18 Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Jessica Hughes A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to [...] Overnight street closures in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 9 – 11 Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jessica Hughes A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed. The following street sections will be [...] Stormwater line replacement and temporary road closure on Hiawassee St. Posted on May 17, 2024July 9, 2024 by Jessica Hughes July 9, 2024 Update – As of July 9, stormwater staff and crews are working to determine the new layout necessary for the stormwater drain. The preliminary work of location and mapping of utility lines started this week. Pending any unforeseen utility or relocation conflicts or weather complications, crews can begin laying stormwater pipe early [...] Explore Stormwater Services and Utility News
Apply for a stormwater permit Get a Stormwater permit or visit the Permits and Applications home page.
Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff.
Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study Asheville’s Stormwater program has been funded by a stormwater fee for more than 17 years in order to meet the requirements of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Plan. In order to better serve our community, the City is proactively assessing our program and identifying areas where improvement is necessitated.
Shiloh Culvert Rehabilitation Over the years, the bottom of the culverts started rusting out in many spots, which has caused a depression in the ground at the walking track, near the Hampton Street side. Temporary repairs have been made in the past, but now it is time for a longer-term solution.
Sulphur Springs Stormwater Capital Improvements Project A new drainage system, as well as an upgrade to a smaller existing stormwater system, was installed primarily along Sulphur Springs Road just past the recently renamed Lucy S. Herring Elementary School to Carrier Street.
Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 18 Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Jessica Hughes A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to [...]
Overnight street closures in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 9 – 11 Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jessica Hughes A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed. The following street sections will be [...]
Stormwater line replacement and temporary road closure on Hiawassee St. Posted on May 17, 2024July 9, 2024 by Jessica Hughes July 9, 2024 Update – As of July 9, stormwater staff and crews are working to determine the new layout necessary for the stormwater drain. The preliminary work of location and mapping of utility lines started this week. Pending any unforeseen utility or relocation conflicts or weather complications, crews can begin laying stormwater pipe early [...]