Are other municipalities requiring citizens and businesses to pay a stormwater Utility Fee?
Yes, there are many other local municipalities collecting fees to provide for upgrades of existing infrastructure and development of new infrastructure for stormwater systems. The cities of Kingsport and Johnson City are the closest examples of municipalities operating a stormwater Utility for these very reasons. Both have been charging for stormwater utility services for several years. Outside the Tri-Cities region, cities such as Morristown, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Chattanooga, Spring Hill, and Nashville use a stormwater utility to provide for enhanced services relating to flood mitigation and water pollution control.

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1. How much is the connection fee for water, sanitary sewer, and/or trash service?
2. How did stormwater utility billing service come into existence?
3. What is stormwater runoff, and how does it affect me?
4. How did the City of Bristol develop its stormwater utility program?
5. What are the stormwater rates?
6. How will the stormwater utility fee be charged?
7. How did the City determine the amount to be charged on my utility bill for stormwater?
8. Are other municipalities requiring citizens and businesses to pay a stormwater Utility Fee?
9. When will the stormwater fee take effect?
10. How can I learn more about the stormwater utility fee?
11. Do you offer payment extensions?
12. How can I change the name on my account?
13. What can I do if I find a water leak at my residence or business?
14. Who is the point of contact for stormwater fee questions?
15. What are my payment options?