Storm Water Management
Storm Water Management
When rain hits any hard surface, such as a roof or driveway, it can't soak into the ground so it runs off the property. Uncontrolled runoff can lead to flooding, erosion and pollution problems. It is the city's job to help control this runoff.
A City of Fort Worth Storm Water Management Design Manual provides guidance so that new development does not contribute to flooding, erosion and water pollution problems. Use the links below to access the manual and related documents (PDF format):
- City of Fort Worth Storm Water Management Design Manual (PDF)
- Runoff Coefficients Table 2.1.4-2(PDF)
- Preliminary SWM Checklist (PDF)
- Conceptual SWM Checklist (PDF)
- Dam Safety Checklist (PDF)
- Final SWM Checklist (PDF)
- Errata Sheet (PDF)
Floodplains
Under the city's Floodplain Ordinance, TPW’s Storm Water Management Division manages the floodplains and appropriate FEMA
regulations. Learn more at Floodplain Management.
Erosion and Pollution Control
- An EPA Storm Water Permit is required when a construction site is five acres or larger or is part of a common development of five acres or more.
- If the site qualifies for an EPA Storm Water Permit, then a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be developed for the construction site prior to the commencement of earth disturbing activities. Contact the Environmental Management Department / New Construction Inspection at (817) 3921-5451 or visit the EPA Web site at www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6en/w/sw/home.htm for SWPPP details.
- A Notice of Intent (NOI) form must be sent to the EPA prior to the commencement of earth disturbing activities. A copy of the NOI must be forwarded to the Environmental Management Department at 5000 MLK Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76119 or fax the form to (817) 392-5464.
- The Environmental Management Department will perform periodic inspections of the construction site for compliance with the SWPPP, per EPA and City ordinance requirements.