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As New Orleans prepares for the risk of flooding from a tropical disturbance, officials urge residents to clear their catch basins.
The city says there are approximately 72,000 catch basins in the city. "Residents can help keep catch basins clear of debris by disposing of leaves and other yard waste properly.
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The City of La Crosse's utility department is warning residents to avoid blowing yard debris into the street or over catch basins due to possible environmental risks. According ...
There are more than 90,000 catch basins in the city of Detroit. Some people call them storm drains and they can be the source of flooding on streets, sidewalks and yards.
In Chicago, catch basins are more often found in the back yard. Generally, the cover of the catch basin is a cast-iron round lid that sits on a 30-inch diameter concrete ring.
It hopes to increase that pace to 320 per month for the rest of 2024. Currently, the Public Works Department has ten crews to clean all 72,000 catch basins throughout the city.