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Stormwater Management: Euless vs North Richland Hills

How do stormwater management rules compare between Euless, TX and North Richland Hills, TX?

North Richland Hills has fewer restrictions than Euless.

Euless, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

Euless enforces a stormwater ordinance and MS4 permit that prohibits non-stormwater discharges into the city storm system, with construction sites over one acre requiring a TCEQ TPDES general permit.

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North Richland Hills, TX

Tarrant County

Some Restrictions

North Richland Hills operates an MS4 stormwater program under TCEQ TPDES permit TXR040000, requiring construction site controls for projects disturbing 1 acre or more and prohibiting illicit discharges into the storm drain system.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEulessNorth Richland Hills
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MS4 Permit-TPDES TXR040000
Construction Trigger-1 acre disturbed
Design Manual-iSWM Technical Manual
Report Dumping-(817) 427-6400
Storm Drain-Rainwater only

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Euless FAQ

North Richland Hills FAQ

Can I drain my pool into the street in North Richland Hills?

No. Chlorinated pool water must be dechlorinated before discharge and should generally go to the sanitary sewer or be allowed to evaporate. Draining to the storm drain is an illicit discharge violation.

Do I need a stormwater permit for a single-family home build?

Only if the total disturbed area on the lot or common development is 1 acre or more. Smaller individual lots typically rely on the builder's overall subdivision SWPPP.

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