Reduce the Risk of Basement FloodingWater damage to homes, the problemUrban/basement flooding is a large and growing problem for homeowners, municipalities and insurers across the country. In just...
Information about basement flooding and what to do if it happens in your home.
It is essential that homeowners take steps to help protect their home from basement flooding. While the City of Toronto is working to improve its complex system of underground pipes, sewers and cat...
During heavy rain, the sewers can become overloaded. It is essential that homeowners take appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding. Owners of a single-family, duplex, triplex or f...
To report basement flooding, please call 311 or visit www.311online.ca. The City of Windsor makes improvements annually to its complex system of underground pipes, sewers and catch basins; however, these improvements alone cannot completely protect a home from basement flooding. With increasingly frequent and severe weather events, it is essential that residents take the appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding on their own private property. The City is offering owners of residential dwellings (single family and duplex homes) ...
While the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are doing the big stuff to address the aging infrastructure and become more climate resilient, residents can do the small stuff to help protect your homes and property. Did you know that basements are inherently prone to flooding if not protected? First, they are under the ground where water seeps. Second, if the foundation and drain tiles are not maintained, they can lead to basement flooding. Third, sewer lateral service lines that carry sewage f ...
The City of St. Catharines provides resources and information for residents and homeowners to prevent and clean instances of basement flooding, including the Flood Alleviation Program.
During heavy rain, the sewers can become overloaded. This increases pressure on the sewer systems and overland drainage routes, such as roads, local rivers and streams, which can lead to lead to basement flooding. The City’s Basement Flooding Protection Program is a multi-year program that is helping to reduce the risk of flooding by making improvements to the sewer system and overland drainage routes. Projects are taking place in basement flooding study areas across the city. Enter your address in the interactive map to see what projects are ...
Causes of basement flooding ; Responsibility for sewer laterals · How to prevent basement flooding · What to do if your basement has flooded · Safety · Contacting your insurance company · City response to basement flooding · Preventative Maintenance Program · Responsibility for the repair costs · Making a claim · Residential Protective Plumbing Program · Residential grants for sewer backups
Mayor Olivia Chow says the city is continuing to grapple with the aftermath of last week’s record rainfall, but staff say they are working through a backlog of hundreds of basement flooding and sew...