Property owners within the area of the Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority will notice a stormwater fee bill from Berkheimer. The area of the Authority includes:
- Jackson Township
- Zelienople Borough
- Harmony Borough
- Evans City Borough
The Authority is responsible for funding projects aimed at managing stormwater within the region and reducing localized flooding, as storm events have increased in frequency and intensity. The Authority will work to match funds with available grants and save money through joint bidding of projects. Projects will also help to maintain stormwater infrastructure in compliance with current and state and federal environmental regulations.
Residential property owners will notice a new $72 annual stormwater fee, reflecting a $6 per month charge, billed annually. Multi-family and nonresidential property owners will receive a bill based on $6 per month for every 4,000 square feet of coverage (buildings, parking, and driveways) which reflect the number of equivalent residential units (ERU’s).
For more information about the Stormwater Authority or this fee, contact the Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority directly at (724) 240-3400 or visit their website at www.swbswa.org.
To make a payment, please visit the Authority’s website and follow the payment link: https://swbswa.org/resources/how_do_i/pay_my_bill.php
Contact: Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority
Phone: (724) 240-3400
Website: www.swbsa.org
Starting in 2019, Evans City, Harmony and Zelienople Boroughs and Jackson Township have been meeting to identify stormwater infrastructure needs and seek necessary funding.
The goal of education and implementation of stormwater management standards is to protect the waters for aquatic life, water supply, recreation and fish consumption, and build support for the stormwater management program and promote environmental engagement in the community.
The communities in Southwestern Butler County have been negatively affected by flooding and other stormwater impacts, including erosion occurring as the result of intense rainfalls. There has been significant property damage, residents have lost irreplaceable possessions, businesses have lost income and there have been countless hours of clean up, all while being uncertain of when the storm will next occur and what that impact will be.
Record-breaking rainfalls in recent years have forced municipalities to scramble to find solutions to reduce these impacts. Addressing these issues has been challenging for reasons that include historical development in the floodway and floodplain, lack of project funding and lack of cooperation across political boundaries.
To read more about Stormwater Management in Southwestern Butler County, please click on the brochure PDFs below or visit the Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority's web page here: https://www.swbswa.org.