Off Right-of-Way
The Off Right-of-Way Program
The Off Right-of-Way Assistance Program is designed to provide an open channel solution to improve stormwater problems that a property owner may be experiencing. Open channel solutions are preferred due to the overall water quality benefit to Gastonia’s creek system. Requests are prioritized based on the threat to existing structures and the order received. The Off Right-of-Way Assistance Program is a cost sharing program that only requires the property owner to contribute 10% of the estimated material, cost, or up to the amount listed below.
Category 1: Severe threat to existing structures—up to $50,000
Category 2: Medium threat to existing structures—up to $30,000
Category 3: No threat to existing structures—up to $10,000
Stormwater Drain Extension
Storm Drain Extension Policy
The Storm Drain Extension Program offers a wide range of solutions to repair damage due to increased run-off. The program provides a financial partnership between the City and property owner, allowing more flexibility and a faster time schedule for completion. In this program, property owners pay the material cost and the City provides the installation. Repair options range from open swales with plantings up to pipe solutions.
The Storm Drain Extension Program offers a wide range of solutions to repair damage due to increased run-off. The program provides a financial partnership between the City and property owner, allowing more flexibility and a faster time schedule for completion. In this program, property owners pay the material cost and the City provides the installation. Repair options range from open swales with plantings up to pipe solutions.
Duharts Restoration
Duharts Creek Critical Infrastructure Protection and Stream Restoration Project
Stay up to date on the latest project happenings and be informed about key milestones and dates. More information coming soon!
Learn more about project updates!
Stormwater Education & Outreach
What is stormwater?
Stormwater is rainwater that collects on our rootops, parking lots, roadways, and other impervious (hard) surfaces. This water flows directly into the storm drainage system to 
our local rivers and streams. As stormwater flows along, it can pick up harmful pollutants (such as automotive fluids, trash, pet waste, fertilizers, and pesticides) which can impact our drinking water and the wildlife that live in and near our rivers and streams.
our local rivers and streams. As stormwater flows along, it can pick up harmful pollutants (such as automotive fluids, trash, pet waste, fertilizers, and pesticides) which can impact our drinking water and the wildlife that live in and near our rivers and streams.What is impervious area?
Impervious area is any land cover that prevents water from infiltration. Areas such as parking lots, roads, rooftops, and sidewalks are examples of impervious areas. As development takes place, impervious area is increased which creates additional stormwater runoffs. Runoff can carry harmful chemicals and debris into our waterways and create stormwater pollution.
What does the City of Gastonia do to combat stormwater pollution?
- Streep sweeping to remove potential debris
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Erosion and sediment control measures on construction sites
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Installation of stormwater control measures (SCMs) to manage and treat stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces
What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that drians all the creeks, rivers, and streams into a common outlet. The City of Gastonia has four major water watersheds: Catawba Creek, Long Creek, Duharts Creek, and Crowders Creek. Do
you know which watershed you live in? Check the map to the right to find out.
you know which watershed you live in? Check the map to the right to find out.City Outreach
The City works to educate its citizens about stormwater stewardship and the steps individual homeowners can take to be an active participant in stormwater solutions! To help achieve our goals, the city partners with other organizations and agencies to spread stormwater education and participate in outreach events.
Keep Gastonia Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep American Beautiful, Inc., and aims to protect the environment through education and awareness and public citizen involvement. To learn more about the work being done by Keep Gastonia Beautiful and their connection with the City’s stormwater department, please visit their website here (Keep Gastonia Beautiful).
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) is an organization that allows for municipalities to work collaboratively on stormwater issues. They work with Rising Solutions, PLLC, an environmental consulting firm, to generate ideas for local stormwater ideas and formulate effective resolutions. The RSPC assists in facilitating communication with the City of Gastonia and surrounding municipalities. To learn more about the RSPC, please visit their website at https://regionalstormwater.org/.
Helpful Links
Gastonia Municipal Citizens Guide to Stormwater (Spanish Version)
Gastonia Commercial Property Management BMP's (Spanish Version)
Gastonia Landscape Management Industry (Spanish Version)
Gastonia Construction Industry Management BMP's (Spanish Version)
Gastonia County Painting Industry BMPs (Spanish Version)
Gastonia Pool Cleaning Industry BMPs (Spanish Version)
Gastonia Food Industry BMPs (Spanish Version)
For more information on these programs and services, please see the Quick Links section to the right.
Offices for Stormwater Services are located in the Municipal Operations Center located at 1300 N. Broad Street.
Offices for Stormwater Services are located in the Municipal Operations Center located at 1300 N. Broad Street.
To report a problem with the stormwater system, use the contact information below.
Assistant Director of Public Utilities: Stephanie Scheringer
704-866-6726
stephanies@tworiversutilities.com
Stormwater Utility Administrator: Danon Lawson
704-866-6049
Danon.Lawson@gastonianc.gov
Contact Information
Municipal Operations Center
1300 N. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28054
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704-869-1063 (office)
704-869-1945 (fax)
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Municipal Operations Center
1300 N. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28054
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)704-869-1063 (office)
704-869-1945 (fax)
Email Utilities