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The Department of Water Management wants to remind us that we are seeing more heavy storms as our climate changes. But there are ways that we can work together to help prevent water from backing up in our basements!
Check out these 3 easy tips to help prevent flooding and prevent pollution:
1. Only dump water down the drain.
Avoid dumping anything other than water (fats/oils/greases) down the drain or down catch basins in the street. Storm drains are for rain only. Dumping anything other than water down the drain or catch basins can potentially damage pipes resulting in flooding.
2. Sweep, Don't Hose!
Sweeping around your house and driveway instead of hosing can help prevent debris from getting into the storm drain system. Debris in the storm drain system can cause backups in sewer systems which can result in flooding.
3. Disconnect your downspout from the sewer system.
If you’re in a single-family home, one way to limit backyard and basement flooding is by disconnecting your downspout. During heavy rain, downspouts can send excess amounts of water into the sewer system which can cause backups and cause basement flooding. Note: if you disconnect your downspout, please make sure to send the water somewhere green, such as grass or a garden, or to a rain barrel. Do not aim it at concrete or asphalt as excessive water can wear away these materials.
Share these tips with your friends and family to help prevent flood damage and save yourself from high water damage costs. We can all spread this information to help our communities and preserve the environment at the same time!
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