What is storm water?

Stormwater is surface water that flows across the land into creeks, rivers, and lakes. The storm water in Sugar Land flows to water supply sources like Oyster Creek and the Brazos River. The purpose of the stormwater program is to reduce the pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.

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1. What is storm water?
2. How is stormwater connected to drainage?
3. What is a Stormwater Compliance Fee?
4. Why is Sugar Land charging a Stormwater Compliance Fee?
5. Are all properties billed?
6. Are there any exemptions from the Stormwater Compliance Fee?
7. What types of projects will the fee benefit?
8. How are Stormwater Compliance Fees calculated?
9. What is my Impervious Cover?
10. Do you charge renters for Stormwater Compliance?
11. What if I believe my Stormwater Compliance Fee charge is incorrect?
12. What if my impervious cover changes?
13. What are unfunded mandates?