Fort Wayne Stormwater Utility governs runoff under City Code Chapter 51. New development over 1 acre requires NPDES Rule 5 permit and post-construction BMPs. Stormwater fee of about 5.25 dollars monthly per ERU funds infrastructure. CSO reduction mandated by federal consent decree.
Fort Wayne City Utilities operates the Stormwater Utility under City Code Chapter 51 and IDEM NPDES MS4 permit. Development disturbing 1 acre or more requires a Rule 5 Construction Stormwater Permit (327 IAC 15-5) with erosion and sediment control plan. Post-construction water quality BMPs (bioswales, detention, permeable pavement) are required for projects over 1 acre. The 2008 Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan, a federal consent decree project, is investing over 300 million dollars through the Tunnel Works program to reduce overflows into the three rivers by 2025. Monthly stormwater fees fund MS4 compliance and infrastructure — billed on water utility statements. Illicit discharges (oil, paint, chemicals) into storm drains are prohibited.
Illicit discharge: 2,500 dollars per day per IDEM. Unpermitted construction: stop-work plus 1,000-10,000 dollar fines. Private stormwater system neglect: owner liable.
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