Drainage problems can affect the city's infrastructure, driving conditions, and our quality of life.  The city is charged with maintaining its sewers and other drainage infrastructure.  Property owners have many responsibilities which, if neglected, can affect drainage on both private and public property.  Property owners are responsible for drainage issues that occur on private property.  They must also maintain and repair the sewer lateral that connects the home/business to the city's main sewer lines.  Lastly, property owners must maintain private property to prevent water from flooding city streets and sidewalks.  Learn the difference between ponding and flooding.

Neglected ditch on private property.	Properly maintained ditch on private property.