Homeowners Guide to Drainage

Drainage and flooding problems in and around your home can be a costly damaging nuisance.  Common actions taken by you, the homeowner, in the process of developing your lot or landscaping your yard can create flooding and drainage problems. 

The Town created a booklet for homeowners that can help in solving and understanding drainage issues on their property.

 TOA Homeowners Guide to Drainage_PDF

Clogged Public Drain - While drainage on your property is your responsibility, much of it leads to the public storm drain system. Notify Public Works if a public drain inlet is plugged or if water is backing up repeatedly in the same location.

water leaving a white downspout on a brick building

Residential Drainage Tips for Homeowners