The Surface Water Management Division (SWM) is responsible for the comprehensive management of the City's manmade surface water systems. This involves protecting developed and undeveloped properties from flooding, runoff and water quality problems while continuing to accommodate new residential and commercial growth. The SWM Division also promotes the preservation of natural drainage systems, protection of fishery resources, and wildlife habitat. The SWM Division provides all surface water related services for the City of Federal Way. These services are provided in the form of the following programs: Administration, Engineering Services, Surface Water Quality Programs, and Maintenance Services. Capital projects are budgeted in the Surface Water Management Capital Project Fund.

Surface Water Management Programs and Services
What Surface Water Standards apply to my projects???

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER:

William Appleton, P.E.
Surface Water Manager
(253) 835-2750
(253) 835-2709 FAX
william.appleton@cityoffederalway.com

SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT (SWM) STAFF:
Engineering Section

Fei Tang, P.E.
SWM Project Engineer
(253) 835-2751
fei.tang@cityoffederalway.com

Jeff Wolf, P.E.
SWM Engineer
(253) 835-2753
jeff.wolf@cityoffederalway.com

Curt Steffen
SWM Inspector
(253) 835-2758
curt.steffen@cityoffederalway.com

Mike Brewer
SWM Inspector
(253) 835-2759
michael.brewer@cityoffederalway.com

Paul Heller, E.I.T.
Engineering Technician
(253) 835-2754
paul.heller@cityoffederalway.com

Water Quality Section

Daniel Smith
Water Quality Coordinator
(253) 835-2756
daniel.smith@cityoffederalway.com

Hollie Shilley
NPDES Coordinator & Water Quality Specialist
(253) 835-2752
hollie.shilley@cityoffederalway.com

Maintenance Section

Ryan Thomas
SWM Maintenance Supervisor
(253) 835-2755
ryan.thomas@cityoffederalway.com

Gary Neiffer, Maintenance Lead
John Giger, Maintenance Lead
Ron Scott, Maintenance Worker
Michael Swenson, Maintenance Worker
Eric Fox, Maintenance Worker