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Stormwater drainage
Homeowners have an impact in preventing or exacerbating stormwater drainage issues. We need you to do your part in taking responsibility for stormwater drainage. Some of the following routine maintenance items can make a difference:
Clear street gutters and storm sewer drains of trash, leaves and grass. Proper, regular maintenance of storm systems can vastly improve drainage in your area. Trash, silt, and other debris can clog inlets and pipes, and can cause roadside drainage ditches to silt in. Proper and regular maintenance of stormwater control facilities in your yard will assist proper drainage on your property, as well as the property of your neighbors.
Fix plumbing leaks and use less water outdoors. A tiny leak can add up to a gallon in minutes. Saving water saves you money and puts less water in the storm sewer. Less water in the storm sewer makes it less likely to overflow in a storm.
Ensure all downspouts are not connected to the sewer system. During storms, these downspouts send more storm water into the sewer pipes than the sewer pipes are meant to handle. The excess water may mix with sewage (human waste) and other waste and can overflow into our rivers and streams. It can even back up into our homes, businesses, and streets. For more information on disconnecting downspouts, please click here.
Click here for more information about how to prevent stormwater pollution.
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