North Carolina’s drainage districts are established under Chapter 156 of the General Statutes. These districts are authorized to levy assessments of property owners within their boundaries to fund drainage improvements. The districts are responsible for managing water flow in designated areas, ensuring collaborative efforts to manage water effectively. Property owners are obligated to manage water drainage responsibly under the “reasonable use” doctrine, which requires them to prevent runoff from becoming a nuisance or causing damage to neighboring properties.
Contact:Â Tom Potter, NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation, tpotter@ncsoilwater.org