Faced with increasing regulatory obligations for stormwater management and more stringent requirements for Ms4 permitting, many municipalities are trying to determine the best way to budget for the infrastructure improvements they must make to comply. For some, general tax revenue will be sufficient, but others may be considering the formation of a stormwater utility that would charges users directly for stormwater services as a way of generating the funds.

If you’re one of those communities considering the formation of a stormwater authority, the following articles by HRG’s financial experts can help you consider the pros and cons.