Applying for Stormwater Quality Credits
What is the credit available for stormwater quality management tools/practices?
Property owners can apply for a credit of up to 50 percent of their stormwater utility fee if they are using stormwater quality management tools/practices (often referred to as "best management practices" or "BMPs").
Common stormwater quality management tools (BMPs) include:
Wet ponds | Manufactured underground filters | Rain gardens |
Dry ponds | Vegetated swales | Infiltration trenches |
Underground storage | Sand filters | Soak away pits |
Wet or dry swales | Filter strips | Pervious pavers |
Green roof | Dry wells |
You can learn more about stormwater quality management tools and practices from the Metropolitan Council's
Urban Small Sites Best Management Practice Manual.
Want to apply for stormwater quality credits? Here’s the information you need:
Last updated Aug. 27, 2012