Projects

The South Burlington Stormwater Utility is constantly working to maintain and improve the City's stormwater management system. Regular maintenance, replacement of deteriorated infrastructure, new construction, and outreach are all part of the Stormwater Utility's efforts to ensure the proper functioning of our stormwater system and keep our waterways healthy and clean.

Stormwater System Maintenance and Repair

Harsh weather and other normal wear and tear damage stormwater infrastructure. Regular cleaning, inspection and repairs are required to keep the stormwater system operating properly.

Capital Projects

In order to deal with existing stormwater problems, the Stormwater Utility constructs new stormwater treatment systems through capital improvement projects. Storm drains, swales, stormwater detention ponds and other stormwater treatment practices are installed to control and treat stormwater runoff.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Success Stories

The Stormwater Utility regularly inspects the stormwater system for illicit connections. These include pipes that were inappropriately connected to the stormwater system in the past such as sanitary sewer, workshop floor drains, and other pipes that contain water that should be treated prior to release to the environment. The Utility has successfully discovered and eliminated such problems through its Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) procedures.