From Village Hall · Wellington

Drainage and Flooding

Thu, Sep 3

Drainage and Flooding A community can lose a portion of its drainage system conveyance or stormwater storage capacity due to illegal dumping, debris accumulation, soil erosion, and sedimentation as well as overgrowth of vegetation. When this happens, flooding occurs more frequently and reaches higher elevations, subjecting properties otherwise protected to an unnecessary risk of damage. Extensive maintenance is necessary to ensure flood preparedness. Storm drain maintenance falls within the purview of the County's Road & Bridge Division, municipal public works departments, and the State Department of Transportation. If you would like advice and recommendations to alleviate drainage problems on your property, you can call 561-791-4000 . Neighborhood or tertiary drainage systems are made up of community lakes, ponds, street and yard drainage grates or culverts, ditches and canals.

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