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Knox County Tennessee

Mission Statement:

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 more about Knox County Stormwater Management.