Stormwater Background
Currently, MSD does not raise and expend funds for capital stormwater projects. Meaning, MSD is only authorized to repair, maintain and operate the public stormwater system as it stands currently, and cannot improve the system with new additions. While stormwater infrastructure improvement funding is lacking, stormwater problems are not. District staff have investigated more than 3,000 stormwater-related service requests since 2018. The District currently has identified almost 500 stormwater capital projects that are currently unfunded, totaling almost $500 million. The two major stormwater related issues in the region are erosion due to creeks or other waterways and instances of flooding that cause property damage and serve as a danger to the public. Any change in MSD Project Clear’s ability to fund and address stormwater improvements must be decided by voters within its service area.
Stormwater Service Presentation
Stormwater Presentation
Stormwater Stories
Erosion - Cedarhurst
Erosion - Vernal Hill
Flooding - Berwick
Erosion - Old Bonhomme Cemetery
Erosion - Laurel Bluffs
Stormwater Survey
To move forward, MSD needs to answer five key questions during our current outreach efforts:
- Do our customers see a need to address stormwater problems like flooding and erosion?
- Do our customers want MSD Project Clear to provide stormwater solutions?
- Are our customers willing to pay for stormwater solutions?
- If so, how much are our customers willing to pay?
- If willing to pay, would our customers prefer to pay for stormwater solutions via impervious area tax or property tax?
We need your input. To make sure your opinion is heard, please fill out the Stormwater Survey.