Stormwater, Flooding & Emergency Preparedness

Stormwater Management Information

Stormwater Utility Fee

The stormwater requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act in Pennsylvania are administered by the Commonwealth Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) Storm Sewer (MS4) Program.  In December 2002, PA DEP adopted a General Permit (PAG-13) requiring municipalities, such as Hampton, to implement a Stormwater Management Program to minimize the impact of stormwater runoff and to reduce fresh water pollutants.

After years of debate and extensive delays, the PA Department of Environmental Protection released new permit requirements for municipalities in 2011.  Under this mandated MS4 Program, permittees such as the Township are required to incorporate the following six (6) elements into a stormwater management plan:

  • Public education/outreach
  • Public involvement and participation
  • Illicit discharge detection and elimination
  • Construction site runoff control
  • Post-construction stormwater management
  • Pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures for municipal operations

Unfortunately, this PA DEP mandate comes with no funding support of any kind from the Commonwealth/State government.  Also, the program elements mandated by the PA DEP comes with a significant price tag.  

As such, the Township has found it necessary to adopt a new Stormwater Management Fee which equates out to $115 annually per a single-family resident unit, or Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).  The number of ERU’s for non-single-family residential units will be determined by the actual square footage of impervious surface.  No properties are exempt from this program (except properties that have under 500 square feet of impervious surface) and all are subject to the fee that commences in January, 2020.

Reporting SW Pollution Article 1
Reporting SW Pollution Article 2

FEMA Information



The following link can be used to access the FEMA flooplain maps (FIRM) for Allegheny County.  This can help you to determine if your property is located within a floodplain.  To view a paper copy or for more information, please contact the Land Development Office of Hampton Township at (412) 486-0400.  Simply enter your address and then click on "View Web Map" on the results page.  

FEMA Floodplain Maps (FIRM)

Related Township Information:
Hampton Township Floodplain Ordinance, No. 769
​Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared in the event of a flood or other emergency?  Please read through the following guides provided by FEMA for helpful advice on how to prepare your home, place of business, and even your pet for an emergency situation.
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Pet Safety
Basement Flood Infographic
Business Emergency Plans
Disaster Kit Infographic