The City of Holly Hill maintains a comprehensive Stormwater Management System as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. This federally mandated permit ensures that stormwater runoff is managed to protect surface water, lake quality, and the health and safety of our community.
What is the Stormwater Utility?
The City’s Stormwater Utility, funded through stormwater fees billed to residents and businesses, is responsible for:
- Protecting and improving local waterways
- Reducing pollution and flooding
- Meeting federal and state permit obligations
Fees collected support planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's stormwater infrastructure, including canals, ditches, roads, and drainage systems
What Do Stormwater Fees Support?
- Infrastructure Projects: Including drainage improvements and backflow prevention
- Pollution Prevention: Reducing silt, oil, fertilizers, pesticides, and litter in runoff
- Maintenance Operations: Such as street sweeping, pond and ditch mowing, and aquatic weed control
- Community Safety: Flood reduction and storm preparation
Current Stormwater System Facts
- Stormwater Master Plan: Last completed in 2015
- System Inventory:
- 179,000 linear feet of storm pipe
- 54,803 linear feet of ditches
- 1,378 catch basins
- 166 stormwater manholes
- 12 publicly maintained stormwater ponds (~24 acres total)
- Primary Drainage Feature: LPGA Canal – a regional outfall maintained by Volusia County
- Stormwater Staff:
- 1 Stormwater Engineer
- 4 Maintenance Staff
- In March 2025, the City welcomed a new Stormwater Engineer to evaluate our infrastructure, engage with residents, and plan future improvements
Stormwater Projects- See the bottom of the page for link to updates
Major Stormwater Projects:
- River Backflow Preventers: $450,000 Project (50% funded by the Florida Legislature)
Installations began in January 2025 along Riverside Drive to prevent tidal flooding. Completion expected by late Summer 2025. - Engineering Improvement Evaluation: $190,000 Project initiated with County (Transform 368 Grant)
Partnering with Volusia County to identify and plan 12 cost-effective drainage upgrades throughout the City. - Saltwater Steel Pipe Lining: $5,000,000 Project over 4 years (Pending County Transform386 grant of 75%)
Rehabilitating aging steel storm pipes along the eastern city limits with corrosion-resistant polymer liners to extend their lifespan.
Planned Small-Scale Projects:
- Sandbag Machine: $65,000 (Pending 50% state grant)
Automated sandbagger capable of producing up to 3,000 sandbags/hour to support residents during storm events. - Estuary Monitoring Program: $94,500 (Pending 50% state grant)
Monitoring water levels in the LPGA Basin and Halifax River to guide future infrastructure improvements and grant planning.
Ongoing Maintenance Efforts
City crews continuously:
- Regrade roadside swales and ditches
- Clean street-side drainage pipes and driveway culverts
- Collaborate with Volusia County Road & Bridge and Mosquito Control on major drainage features
How Residents Can Help
- Keep storm drains and ditches clear of debris, yard waste, and trash.
- Do not obstruct drainageways or treatment areas with landscaping or construction materials.
- Report illegal dumping or drainage issues immediately.
- Your assistance helps prevent flooding and protects homes and businesses, especially during major storms.
Report a Problem
Holly Hill Public Works Department
📍 453 LPGA Boulevard
📞 (386) 248-9463
📠 (386) 249-9499