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Stormwater Division

Our City employees a four (4) man team that is dedicated to managing Red Bank's Stormwater infrastructure in order to improve water quality issues and reduce the risk of flooding in our City. 


The City of Red Bank is a part of the county's multi-jurisdictional Stormwater program, referred to as the Hamilton County Water Quality Program. The program complies with State and Federal clean water laws and regulations by protecting water quality, providing education on the importance of water quality to our environment, and promoting public involvement in the stewardship of the local water environment. To read more about our partnership with Hamilton County, visit there program's web page here.

In additions to this, the Red Bank Stormwater division is a part of the City's Public Works department and provides a number of services to our community's citizens and visitors. The Stormwater team is primarily responsible for the maintenance of over 4,000 unique stormwater assets (ex. catch basins, pipes, curb inlets, ditches, etc.) that make up our City's Stormwater system. Through this regular maintenance and upkeep that our Stormwater team conducts, the City of Red Bank is better able to handle storm events and reduce the risk of potential flooding that might occur otherwise. To improve our City's water quality, the stormwater division conducts regular street sweeping of Red Bank's roads to remove harmful pollutants that would normally be swept into our City's waterways.

The Stormwater Division offers the following services to our residents

  • Culvert Cleanout
  • Curb Installation & Repair
  • Ditch Line Repair
  • Driveway Tile Maintenance
  • Illicit Discharge, Inspection and Tracking
  • Storm Drain Maintenance
  • Street Sweeping
  • Catch Basin Maintenance
  • Flood Mitigation
  • Hydro jetting of Clogged Stormwater Infrastructure
  • Stormwater Asset Inspection

To submit a request for service from our City's Stormwater team, please submit a work request here.

For Stormwater-related emergencies, please call the Stormwater Supervisor at 423-805-7059

Resources for Homeowners from Hamilton County Water Quality


Tips: 

  • General Landscaping tips include keeping stockpiles/materials covered by tarps/or by plastic sheeting. 
  • Use Temporary check dams or ditches to divert runoff away from storm drains
  • Plant fast-growing annual or perennial native grasses to prevent erosion
  • Conserve water by using responsible irrigation practices, such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses or micro-spray systems
  • Consider mulching leaves in place in your yard opposed to blowing them out to the road for collection
  • DO NOT blow or rake leaves into the street, curb gutter, ditches or storm drains
  • Compost your yard waste at home and use it around your plants
  • Use organic or non-toxic fertilizers
  • Common ways to avoid "chemical pesticide products" in your home include using a long-term solution called physical controls: Caulking holes, hand picking, barriers, traps
  • If and when you must use pesticides, use one that is specifically designed to control your pest. Read labels, and use the pesticide only as directed
  • Disposal of household hazardous waste-such as pesticides, cleansers, solvents, petroleum products, etc. with the local Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 4063 North Hawthorne Street om Chattanooga. This toxic waste can pollute our streams, rivers, and poison our groundwater if disposed of incorrectly. A full list of what's accepted and where to dispose of these materials can be found here 
  • Pick up after your pets! Pet waste contains bacteria and is a harmful pollutant when it's washed into our ditches and streams
  • Avoid washing your car in the road, or on your driveway where the water will runoff into the stormwater system. Instead, wash your car at a commercial car wash, or in a grassy spot in your yard where the water can infiltrate into the ground
  • Maintain your property's drainage systems. Fix broken downspouts, private ditches, and broken culverts on private property so that stormwater is conveyed properly. Direct downspouts from your gutter into your yard, not on pavement, so that the water can infiltrate the ground.