What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 21, 2023 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 ManagerTony ChapmanPhone828-232-4567 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 Happening Now The City has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study. The Study includes an evaluation of Asheville’s Stormwater program in its current state and future needs, as well as development of recommendations on how services may be improved for our customers. To support implementation of the recommendations, the Study will provide suggestions [...] Shiloh Culvert Rehabilitation Happening Now The Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Program of the City of Asheville Public Works Department is preparing contract and bid documents for relining the existing culverts that run under Shiloh Park. In February, representatives from the Stormwater CIP program attended the Shiloh Community Association’s monthly meeting to share this project with the residents. Background The three [...] 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 City of Asheville seeks to improve stormwater utility services Posted on May 24, 2023May 25, 2023 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study in partnership with Raftelis Financial Consultants. The Study includes an evaluation of Asheville’s Stormwater program in its current state and future needs, followed by the development of recommendations on how services may be improved for customers. Asheville’s Stormwater program has been [...] City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller Work progresses steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann portion nearing completion. City staff want to update the community on what to expect as the project enters its next phase. Phase 2 – Turning the corner (literally) As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts [...] City of Asheville announces the temporary closure of Hill Street starting May 7, 2023 Posted on May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 by Kim Miller The Public Works Stormwater Division will close Hill Street from Montford Ave. down to 135 Hill St ( at the church and school) to perform stormwater culvert replacements before a paving project. This nightly closure is scheduled to take place on May 7 through May 13, 2023. (weather dependent) Work will be carried out from 7:00 p.m. [...] 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 Happening Now The City has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study. The Study includes an evaluation of Asheville’s Stormwater program in its current state and future needs, as well as development of recommendations on how services may be improved for our customers. To support implementation of the recommendations, the Study will provide suggestions [...]
Shiloh Culvert Rehabilitation Happening Now The Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Program of the City of Asheville Public Works Department is preparing contract and bid documents for relining the existing culverts that run under Shiloh Park. In February, representatives from the Stormwater CIP program attended the Shiloh Community Association’s monthly meeting to share this project with the residents. Background The three [...]
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.
City of Asheville seeks to improve stormwater utility services Posted on May 24, 2023May 25, 2023 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study in partnership with Raftelis Financial Consultants. The Study includes an evaluation of Asheville’s Stormwater program in its current state and future needs, followed by the development of recommendations on how services may be improved for customers. Asheville’s Stormwater program has been [...]
City of Asheville updates on the Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater improvement project Posted on May 18, 2023 by Kim Miller Work progresses steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann portion nearing completion. City staff want to update the community on what to expect as the project enters its next phase. Phase 2 – Turning the corner (literally) As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts [...]
City of Asheville announces the temporary closure of Hill Street starting May 7, 2023 Posted on May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 by Kim Miller The Public Works Stormwater Division will close Hill Street from Montford Ave. down to 135 Hill St ( at the church and school) to perform stormwater culvert replacements before a paving project. This nightly closure is scheduled to take place on May 7 through May 13, 2023. (weather dependent) Work will be carried out from 7:00 p.m. [...]