Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority Overview
Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority Overview
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Stormwater infrastructure is one of the most important parts of Township operations. It affects roads, drainage, flooding, erosion, water quality, and long-term public infrastructure planning. This page is intended to help residents better understand the role of the Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority and the public information currently available.
Stormwater infrastructure is one of the most important parts of Township operations. It affects roads, drainage, flooding, erosion, water quality, and long-term public infrastructure planning. This page is intended to help residents better understand the role of the Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority and the public information currently available.
What is the Stormwater Authority?
What is the Stormwater Authority?
The Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority (SWA) was established to support the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Township’s stormwater infrastructure and overall stormwater program. This includes the systems and planning needed to manage runoff, reduce drainage issues, and protect public infrastructure throughout the Township.
The Upper Allen Township Stormwater Authority (SWA) was established to support the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Township’s stormwater infrastructure and overall stormwater program. This includes the systems and planning needed to manage runoff, reduce drainage issues, and protect public infrastructure throughout the Township.
Who serves on the Stormwater Authority?
Who serves on the Stormwater Authority?
The Township’s Stormwater Authority board members:
The Township’s Stormwater Authority board members:
- Jennifer Clarke
- Karen Overly - Smith
- Kenneth Martin, Board Secretary
- Eric Fairchild
- Phil Walsh
What information is available to the public?
What information is available to the public?
- Stormwater Authority meeting agendas and minutes
- The 2025 Stormwater Authority budget
- Information related to the Pollution Reduction Plan and Best Management Practices
- Stormwater utility fee information
- Stormwater utility fee credit and adjustment materials
- Fee appeal information
- Stormwater newsletters and outreach materials
- Frequently asked questions
- Stormwater program contact information
Stormwater Utility Fee Information
Stormwater Utility Fee Information
The stormwater fee is a fee for service based on the cost to manage runoff from impervious areas. The page states that the fee is tied to the amount of impervious surface on a property, such as buildings and parking areas, and that collected revenue can only be used for stormwater management activities.
The Township also explains that one ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) was based on an average single-family lot with 4,206 square feet of impervious coverage, and that the value of one ERU is listed as $66 per year or $16.50 per quarter.
Credit Program and Fee Adjustments
Credit Program and Fee Adjustments
The Township also provides information regarding credits and adjustments that may be available for qualifying stormwater practices or property features. These materials are intended to help residents understand whether they may qualify for any fee reduction programs or related adjustments.
Examples may include:
Rain barrels
Permeable surface systems
Structural BMPs
Easements
Low-impact practices
Other qualifying stormwater controls
Public Education and Outreach
Public Education and Outreach
The official Township page also includes materials intended to help residents understand key questions such as:
What is stormwater?
Why is there a stormwater fee?
How is the fee calculated?
What are impervious surfaces?
Why does stormwater infrastructure require ongoing investment?
This type of information is useful for helping residents connect Township planning decisions with the condition of roads, drainage systems, neighborhoods, and waterways.
Why this matters for transparency
Why this matters for transparency
Stormwater projects often involve engineering, funding decisions, drainage planning, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term maintenance responsibilities. A clear public page helps residents better understand:
What the Stormwater Authority does
What records are publicly available
How projects and programs are funded
How fees are explained
Where to locate official documents and public information
Access to this information helps residents stay informed on Township operations and infrastructure planning.
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