District of Columbia Statewide Rule
District of Columbia Stormwater Management and RiverSmart Rules
Key Facts
- Enforcing agency
- DOEE (Energy & Environment)
- Governing code
- D.C. Code Title 8, Subch. II
- Grant program
- RiverSmart / LID grants
- Funding
- Stormwater Enterprise Fund
- Cost basis
- Stormwater fee on water bill
Summary
The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) runs stormwater management under D.C. Official Code Title 8, funding LID retrofits and property-owner grants through the RiverSmart program and the Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund.
The Mayor, in coordination with DC WASA, shall establish a grant program to provide Enterprise Funds for grants and direct services to property owners in the District to employ LID or stormwater best management practices.
Full Breakdown
DOEE administers the District's MS4 stormwater program through a Stormwater Administration and the Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund. Under D.C. Official Code § 8-152.04, the Mayor, working with DC Water, must run a grant program giving property owners funds and direct services to install Low Impact Development (LID) and best management practices: implemented as RiverSmart Homes, Rewards, and Communities. Land-disturbing development is required to retain runoff on-site to LID standards, and every District property pays a stormwater fee on its DC Water bill supporting Clean Rivers and MS4 compliance.
Violations & Penalties
DOEE enforces MS4 permit and LID retention requirements against non-compliant development; the stormwater fee is a mandatory charge on District water bills and cannot be opted out of.
Frequently Asked Questions
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