SFR Ponds Program Application

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Thank you for applying to the SFR (single family residential) Ponds Program. Stormwater Resources is part of Public Works that addresses stormwater runoff and our natural water bodies. And is working to make sure residentially owned stormwater ponds are functioning properly.

In a natural setting such as a forest or meadow, when it rains, that water is absorbed into the ground & taken up via plants & vegetation. Once we start building on these natural areas, they become taken up by hard, impervious surfaces like roofs, roads, & parking lots. The natural process is then disturbed, creating excess water that can't soak in & runs off of these hard surfaces. That water is called stormwater runoff. It can carry pollution, as well as overwhelm our natural systems, causing flooding.

Detention & retention ponds are engineered depressions meant to be a solution to this problem. They temporarily hold stormwater runoff, & promote pollutant removal through sedimentation. They reduce erosion of nearby creeks and streams that would be inundated with water, and they also reduce flooding by releasing the captured water at a controlled rate. This makes them great devices to improve both the quantity and quality of our stormwater.

By participating in this program and keeping up with maintenance of your pond, you are helping to protect Chattanooga's natural resources.

If you have questions please contact: City of Chattanooga Stormwater Management

Email: cwayman@chattanooga.gov or Chattanoogawq@chattanooga.gov
Phone: 423.643.5852

Email *

Contact Name(s) *

Address of property with pond or other water quality device *

Your mailing address *

Phone number(s) (include area code) *

What type of water quality device(s) are on your property? *

Detention pond (dry pond)

Retention Pond (wet pond)

Oil skimmer

Proprietary device

I don't know

Other:

What is the current condition of your pond? *

Do you agree to keep up with routine maintenance for this pond? (To participate in this program you are required to do routine maintenance. Routine maintenance tasks are detailed in hold harmless agreement; non compliance with City Code will result in enforcement action) *

yes

I agree that I have read & understand the statements at the top of this application about stormwater ponds & water quality. *

Yes

Other:

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