What is an Equivalent Residential Unit or ERU?

An ERU is a unit of measure which serves as an index to compare the runoff generated by different size properties with different amounts of impervious surface. Impervious surface is any surface which does not allow water to pass through to the soil. Rooftops, driveways, parking lots and streets are familiar examples of impervious surface.

The equivalent residential unit in the city for the purpose of service charge ratemaking has been determined through engineering analysis to be a gross area of 11,000 square feet and a coefficient of runoff of 0.30.

Because the hydrologic response of all detached single-family residential properties is substantially similar to this equivalent unit definitions, they shall be billed for one equivalent residential unit.

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1. I received duplicate letters do I need to pay twice?
2. What is this assessment for?
3. Is this a new assessment?
4. How will the Stormwater Utility Fee be billed?
5. What period of time does the Stormwater Utility Fee cover and when will the Fee be payable?
6. I don't pay taxes now due to homestead exemption. Will I have to pay the stormwater charge?
7. I received a discount for early payment of my taxes. Will I receive the same discount for my stormwater charge?
8. I currently claim a deduction for property taxes on my income tax return each year; can I claim a deduction for this stormwater charge?
9. I have a tenant in my house. Should the tenant pay the stormwater charge or will I have to pay it as the property owner?
10. What is an Equivalent Residential Unit or ERU?
11. There are no stormwater structures or stormwater problems in my neighborhood, so why should I have to pay?
12. Where can I get more information?