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RainSmart Water Conservation Programs

Discover Chattanooga's RainSmart initiatives promoting water conservation and stormwater management.

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About RainSmart

RainSmart is a collection of programs aimed at helping Chattanooga residents to become better educated on best land stewardship practices for water quality and stormwater reduction, as well as offering incentives to eligible city residents for installing rain barrels, rain gardens, native plantings, and becoming “creek-friendly yards”.

RainSmart Goals

  • Public education and outreach on best practices for individuals and households to reduce stormwater pollution
  • Encourage public involvement 
  • Reduction of stormwater runoff into the city’s storm sewer system

Did you know?

Stormwater runoff is rainwater that falls on impervious surfaces (e.g., roofs, driveways, roads, etc.) and flows over the surface of the land. Impervious surfaces prevent the water from being absorbed into the ground. Excess water runs off those surfaces and can carry  pollutants like trash, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, sediment (soil), waste, etc. into our creeks and streams! Stormwater runoff can also add to erosion and flooding issues as it overburdens our natural waterways.

Programs included in RainSmart

Rainsmart Rain Gardens

Discover if your RainSmart Rain Garden is eligible for reimbursement by meeting all program requirements.

Rain Barrels

Chattanooga offers up to $50 rain barrel reimbursement for residents who meet eligibility criteria.

SupportScapes

SupportScapes is a residential incentive program that reimburses eligible Chattanooga residents for installing native plants on their properties.

RainSmart Yards

This program helps residents improve waterways and earn up to 75% off their stormwater fee.

Resource Rain

Explore key resources on rainwater management in Chattanooga. Find ordinances, forms, and guides for sustainable compliance.

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