Funding Stormwater Management: An Introduction to Stormwater Utility Fees in South Carolina

Authors

Joan U. Ureta, Clemson UniversityFollow
Amy E. Scaroni, Clemson UniversityFollow
Marzieh Motallebi, Clemson UniversityFollow

Clemson Extension Program Team

Water Team

Publication Date

Fall 9-29-2023

Publication Number

LGP 1180

Summary

Stormwater utility fee (SUF) is crucial for sustaining efforts to protect water resources. Having a dedicated fund source for stormwater ensures the sustainability of stormwater management programs. While the inception of SUFs can be traced back to the Water Quality Act of 1987, their implementation and revenue allocation are subject to local ordinances, resulting in significant variations across the United States. This article provides examples of how SUFs are administered in South Carolina.

Publication Type

Brief

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

residents of South Carolina

Recommended Citation

Ureta JU, Scaroni AE, Motallebi M. Funding Stormwater Management: An Introduction to Stormwater Utility Fees in South Carolina. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2023 Sep. LGP 1180. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/funding-stormwater-management-an-introduction-to-stormwater-utility-fees-in-south-carolina/.