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Knox County Tennessee
Stormwater
Department Information
Mission
The mission of stormwater management is to improve and/or maintain the health of Knox County water resources by mitigating the effects of urban development.
In carrying out our mission we:
- promote Low Impact Development to protect the natural hydrologic cycle of East Tennessee
- manage stormwater infrastructure to minimize losses due to flooding
- provide a regulatory frame work to ensure land development has minimal impact on county resources (environment, infrastructure, etc.)
- provide information and assistance to help people better understand and work within the framework of the Knox County Stormwater Ordinance
- engage the community through public participation and education initiatives
- maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to water resources.
