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Join Us! For our next Stormwater Utility Information Session on June 27th   RSVP (not mandatory) to learn more about the upcoming stormwater utility changes at our next information session on Tuesday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. EST.    This information session will include a short presentation about the stormwater utility and the credit program, plus an open Q&A. Note: The sessions will be recorded and posted on the web site. RSVP and/or submit your question(s) in advance.    View videos from early information sessions>>

All property owners in Arlington can apply for voluntary credits

offsetting up to 35% of their Stormwater Utility bill.

View the Stormwater Credit Manual>> 

Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop For new or existing rain barrels with at least 100 gallons of storage.    On Saturday, July 8th the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District will host a build-your-own rain barrel workshop where you will learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel and take one home.    Remember, for credit on your stormwater utility fee you will need to install two rain barrels (minimum 100 gallons). Read more>>

Can you explain how a Stormwater Utility fee works?

 

Under a Stormwater Utility, a property’s impervious coverage is estimated using the County’s digital mapping system (GIS). The median impervious coverage for single-family detached properties in Arlington has been calculated to be 2,400 square feet. This is called an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and is used as the billing unit. Properties would be charged based on how many ERUs are on the property. An ERU is currently estimated to be $230-250/year.

 

Please note that the fee estimates may change as the budget and Stormwater Utility are finalized. The County Board will adopt the annual ERU rate each year during the budget process. For Calendar Year 2024 (the first year the utility will be billed), the rate will be set during fall 2023.

 

Read more frequently asked questions>>

 

Get A Better Idea of Your Future Utility Fee Beginning in 2024, the County will change to a Stormwater Utility fee based on the impervious area on a property.   We have created an online Stormwater Utility Fee Estimator to help property owners better understand their future Stormwater Utility Fees Stormwater Utility Fee Estimator.   Learn more about the Stormwater Program and estimate your fee to help you estimate the number of Stormwater Utility billing units on your property.     Read more about what to expect>>   Note: Arlington’s stormwater utility is still in development, and the information reflected in the tool is not final and is for illustrative and informational purposes only.

Questions?

Email stormwaterutility@arlingtonva.us or call us at 703-228-5577.

Also, don't forget to join us for our next information session on Tuesday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. EST.