From Village Hall · Wellington

Drainage System Maintenance

Thu, Sep 3

Drainage System Maintenance A community can lose a portion of its drainage system conveyance or storm water storage capacity due to the following problems: Debris accumulation Illegal dumping Overgrowth of vegetation Sedimentation Soil erosion Risk of Flooding 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 and Bridge Division, municipal public works departments, and the State Department of Transportation. Report Maintenance Problems In rare instances, environmental regulations may prohibit removing natural debris and new growth from some drainageways.

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