Stormwater management is a critical component of environmental protection and sustainable development in North Carolina. With increasing urbanization, changing weather patterns, and stricter environmental regulations, managing stormwater effectively is more important than ever for protecting water quality, preventing flooding, and safeguarding natural ecosystems. To address these concerns, stormwater projects across the state are taking strategic steps to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.
Since 2020, the UNC Environmental Finance Center has produced case studies, dashboards, one-page guides, and other resources to assist local governments across North Carolina. This section of work was generously supported by funding from the Division of Water Infrastructure at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Reports
- 2023 North Carolina Stormwater Fees Report
- Pilot North Carolina Stormwater Needs Assessment
- Results of the 2021 North Carolina Local Government Stormwater Management Survey
- 2022 Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Funding Results
Case Studies
Dashboards
One-Page Guides and Other Resources
- Why Have a Stormwater Utility Fee?
- Integrated Planning For Municipal Stormwater And Wastewater
- North Carolina Water, Wastewater, And Stormwater Funding Sources
- Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) Fund
Tables of Rates Data
Rates data tables by fiscal year – in PDF: 2023 2022 2020
Rates data tables by fiscal year – in Microsoft Excel: 2023 2022 2020
Contributors
Related Resources
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