Stormwater
F.A.Q.
 
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Q: How much will the stormwater improvements cost?

A: The Town has identified more than $20 million of capital improvement needs. Of these projects, 5 have been selected as high priorities at a cost of slightly more than $6 million.

F.A.Q.
What is stormwater?
Stormwater is the surface runoff of rain and snowmelt. ...
What stormwater drainage improvements is the Town making?
Recently the Town identified 5 key projects based upon recommendations from the Department of Public Works and the Town Engineer. ...
What can the Town do about standing water in my yard?
If stormwater is standing in a residential yard for longer than several days following wet weather, it probably is not considered flooding. ...
What are the stormwater drainage issues in Plainfield?
Many parts of the Town lack adequate storm sewers and drainage, leading to standing water in yards and flooded streets and basements. ...
How much will the stormwater improvements cost?
The Town has identified more than $20 million of capital improvement needs. ...
How will the Town fund stormwater improvements?
The Town is implementing a stormwater utility fee structure to generate sufficient revenue to fund high priority projects...
Will there be future stormwater rate increases?
That can not be determined at this time. Any future rate increase will require the approval of the Town Council.
Why are residents and businesses outside of the Town with connections to the Town’s sewer system assessed the same stormwater rates and charges as those residents and businesses within the Town?
Stormwater department improvement projects will benefit all sanitary sewer customers because such projects will reduce the amount of clear water entering the sanitary sewer system. The Town is required by State law to collect fees for such improvements f