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Indian River County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Indian River County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Indian River County.

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Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services in Indian River County

Indian River County drainage projects require PE-stamped engineering plans that comply with SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) standards and local stormwater ordinances. Our Licensed Professional Engineers deliver drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services throughout Indian River County.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Indian River County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Indian River County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SJRWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Indian River County. SJRWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Indian River County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

Indian River County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SJRWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.

Indian River Lagoon BMAP enhanced nutrient reduction

Indian River Lagoon BMAP enhanced nutrient reduction (95% TSS near OFW)

Stormwater Management Plan update

Stormwater Management Plan update (2025) addressing aging infrastructure

Septic-to-sewer conversion mandate by July 1, 2030 in IRL sensitive areas

Septic-to-sewer conversion mandate by July 1, 2030 in IRL sensitive areas

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Special Requirements

  • Indian River Lagoon BMAP enhanced nutrient reduction (95% TSS near OFW)
  • Stormwater Management Plan update (2025) addressing aging infrastructure
  • Septic-to-sewer conversion mandate by July 1, 2030 in IRL sensitive areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Indian River County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Indian River County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Indian River County falls under the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. A Licensed Professional Engineer must prepare and seal drainage designs for permit submission. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Drainage engineering in Indian River County costs $3,000–$8,000 for standard residential properties and $5,000–$15,000+ for complex projects involving flood zones, retention/detention systems, or large lots. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and SJRWMD regulatory requirements.

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