Cracked grates or frames Pavement or ground collapsing, crumbling or settling around the catch basin Debris such as sticks, rocks, leaves or other foreign material in the catch basin If the damage is ...

UMass Lowell has established a Catch Basin Stenciling/Marking Program where University staff and student volunteers can stencil a message next to catch basins or install storm drain markers reminding ...

Small gardens are permitted just as long they do not interfere with the intended drainage of your property. Do not fill in sloped swales or depressions. Never cover a catch basin, they are designed to ...

Stormwater infrastructure (SWI) is critical for transferring surface runoff, but frequent obstructions create localized flooding in metropolitan areas. We devise a new model using Google Street View ...

As of July 2024, DPW's crews have cleaned, 5,005. The department is averaging 320 catch basin cleanings per month. A status report is provided to the city council monthly, with updated numbers for ...

City crews remove snow and ice from catch basins on roads and sidewalks to ensure melting snow drains when required. It is normal for water to pool around a catch basin in wet weather. Roads are ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After years of discussion and planning, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) will formally take over catch basin maintenance and related drainage work starting ...