International experiences in stormwater fee

Stormwater management (SWM) includes a wide range of services aimed at environmental protection, enhancement of water resources and flood control. Local governments are responsible for managing all these aspects within their jurisdiction, but they often present limitations in generating revenues. Th...

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Published in:Water science and technology 2018-04, Vol.2017 (1), p.287-299
Main Authors: Tasca, F A, Assunção, L B, Finotti, A R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American dollar
Developing countries
Environmental law
Environmental protection
Fees & charges
Financing
Flood control
Flood management
Floods
Funding
Infrastructure
Investment
Jurisdiction
LDCs
Legal issues
Local government
Municipalities
Planning
Protection
Rain
Runoff
Storm runoff
Stormwater
Stormwater management
Taxation
Water management
Water resources
Water shortages
Water supply
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Summary:Stormwater management (SWM) includes a wide range of services aimed at environmental protection, enhancement of water resources and flood control. Local governments are responsible for managing all these aspects within their jurisdiction, but they often present limitations in generating revenues. Thus, many municipalities have been seeking a dedicated funding source for these programs and practices. This publication provides a brief overview of current legal issues associated with stormwater funding focusing on the most used method: fees. It is a successful mechanism to fund legal obligations of municipalities; however, it must have a significant value to motivate the reduction of runoff. Through literature, we found stormwater fees in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Poland, South Africa and the United States (USA). France had the highest average monthly fee, but this financing experience was suspended in 2014. Brazil has the lowest fee by m², comparable to the US fee. While in Brazil overall SWM represents low priority investments, the USA represents one of the most evolved countries in stormwater funding practices. It was noticed by reviewing the international experience that charging stormwater fees is a successful mechanism to fund the legal obligations and environmental protection.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.2018.112