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Stormwater Utility Fees
stormwater utility fee Overview
The Borough of Ephrata was mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) with completing a variety of projects in order to meet our Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) requirements for the purpose of improving water quality of local creeks, streams, and waterways. These projects will be implemented throughout the Borough to manage stormwater and reduce pollutants before it is discharged to our local waterways. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, aging and deteriorating infrastructure is a major concern for the Borough.
To meet this mandate and fund the repair and replacement of infrastructure a Stormwater Utility Fee was implemented in 2025, with the average residential property paying $13.00/month. The fee is based on the amount of impervious area (IA) on a property within the Borough.
The fee will be assessed as follows:
| Tier | IA Range (SF) | Monthly Fee Per Property |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | <300 | No Fee Assessed |
| 1 | 300 - 5,999 | $13.00 |
| 2 | 6,000+ | $4.98 per 1,000 sq ft IA (rounded to the nearest 100 sf) |
Billing Information
The Stormwater Utility Fee will be billed by the Ephrata Borough Authority to all properties with over 300 sf of Impervious Area. A stormwater bill will be issued monthly and mailed by the Borough of Ephrata. Customers with existing utility bills will have stormwater included as a line item on the existing bill. New customers will receive a new bill for the stormwater charges.
Credit and Appeals Manual
As part of the implementation of a Stormwater Utility Fee, the Ephrata Borough Authority has created a Credit and Appeals Manual. If you believe that the impervious area you are being billed for is incorrect, you may submit an appeal in accordance with the policies found in the manual. Additionally, if you have a stormwater BMP on your property that you believe meets the criteria in the manual, you can submit a credit application to reduce your bill amount. More information on this can be found in the Credit and Appeal Manual.