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Harold Smelt
Surface Water Management Manager
Mission Statement

The mission of the Surface Water Management Division is to be a responsive service organization that efficiently addresses flood control, water quality, and the preservation of natural drainage systems.

Surface Water Management Staff:

Surface Water Management Staff

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Surface Water Management Utility fees are currently based on a comprehensive rate study performed in 1997 which identified the operating, maintenance, and construction needs for different areas of Pierce County. Utility rates were set for five different levels of service depending on the the amount of capital expenses (new construction) and whether or not the area contributed to maintenance of the river levee system.

Please note that these fees only apply to unincorporated Pierce County. Most cities and towns within Pierce County separately determine the billing structure and rates for their individual Surface Water Management Utilities.


FEMA Maps Presentations - NEW

  • Fife (pdf / 3,352kb)

  • Ohop (pdf / 3,090kb)


Pierce County Public Works & Utilities - Flood Line: 253-798-4274 (leave a recorded message)

Pierce County Emergency Management Department - 24 hour number: 253-798-6595

Pierce County Public Works & Utilities - Road Shop - after hours: 253-620-4553

Washington State Department of Ecology - 24 spill response hotline: 360-407-6300


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Pierce County Public Works & Utilities
Surface Water Management
2702 S. 42nd St. , Suite #201
Tacoma, WA 98409-7233
P: 253-798-2725
F: 253-798-7709
Email: pcwater@co.pierce.wa.us

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