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Pollution Causing Floods
Our technology prevents floods by keeping debris and pollution out of the drainage system and pipes. Here are several sources to show how stormwater pollution is linked to flooding. This page is a public resource, and we welcome your messages to add more sources of information.
“Overburdened or clogged drainage systems lead to property damage both within and outside floodplains.”
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“Investigations as part of these studies have shown that reasons for localized flooding in the City [of Key West] include clogged drainage inlets, inadequate stormwater facilities, and lack of adequate stormwater outfalls.”
“Crews routinely remove debris from drains and sewers to prevent water from backing up into streets and homes when it rains.”
“By keeping the drains in your neighborhood clear of all debris you can prevent flooding.”
Stormwater flooding in Miami Beach, FL
“A plugged channel or storm drain cannot carry water and when it rains, clogged storm drains will cause water to back up into the street and may cause flooding.”
“Leaves clogging storm drains are the primary source of most flood occurrences.”
“The flooding occurred because to the catch basins, which collect rain water, were full of garbage, said a city Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman.”
Stormwater flooding in Miami Beach, FL
“Another problem comes when gutters and stormdrain inlets become clogged with trash, leaves, and other garden debris. This can result in localized flooding.”
“Street flooding happens during rainy days when leaves clog storm drains.”
“In the City of Falls Church, flooding is typically caused by major storms with heavy precipitation like hurricanes, inadequately sized or clogged drainage systems, intense periods of rainfall, and breakages of water mains.”
Video showing the expensive process of cleaning clogged storm drainage systems.
“Heavy rain and clogged storm drains caused some roads to flood in Atlanta on Wednesday.”
“Vac trucks are floating from one clogged street drain to the next, working to clear the more than 25,000 inlets used to move stormwater out of town before the rain rolls in again.”
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