City of Salisbury Increases Enforcement of Stormwater Maintenance

Salisbury, MD - The City of Salisbury is stepping up efforts to protect local waterways and infrastructure by ensuring stormwater systems operate correctly. As part of state and federal regulations, the City must inspect these facilities to verify they function according to approved plans.

Officials have noted a recent decline in the maintenance of privately owned stormwater systems.

When stormwater systems are not properly maintained, problems like clogged inlets, swales, and ponds can occur. These failures often lead to flooding, property damage, and environmental pollution.

To address this, the City will start issuing Notices of Violation to property owners with non-compliant systems. These notices will detail specific issues and outline necessary corrective actions. While the initial phase involves warnings, fines may be issued for uncorrected violations starting in the new year.

"Protecting our environment from unnecessary pollution is one of the critical tasks of our local government," said Mayor Randy Taylor. "Through increased enforcement of existing rules and agreements, stormwater-related problems will be mitigated to the maximum extent possible, and both the public and the river will be protected."

City staff are available to assist property owners who receive notices. They will help clarify the violations and support owners in planning the necessary repairs or maintenance.