With the recent heavy rainfall the Janesville area has experienced, it is important that storm sewer catch basins are cleared in order to allow for proper stormwater drainage.
Localized flooding is more likely to occur when storm sewer catch basins are blocked with debris. The City of Janesville has approximately 7,600 storm sewer catch basins across 332 miles of paved streets.
While City crews attempt to keep catch basins clear, property owners are encouraged to do their part to prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from catch basins in front of their properties or in their neighborhoods.
