Street Department
(937) 296-2472
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Storm water drainage is an often overlooked and misunderstood
aspect of the Public Works infrastructure. The more visible elements
of Public Works, such as roads, bridges, traffic signs, etc. are seen
in our everyday lives, while storm water drainage structures are
largely hidden from the public view. |
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The drainage infrastructure, owned by the
City and citizens of Kettering, is designed
to carry rainfall and snow melt which may otherwise cause flooding and/or damage
to public and private property. Road grime, particulate matter, household chemicals
and many other substances find their way
into our drainage systems.
Occasionally, we find materials dumped
illegally into the City storm sewer system.
Past examples include grass clippings, leaves, motor oil, anti-freeze and even leftover concrete. This type of activity causes
a myriad of problems that include flooding
of streets and homes, damage to sewer
system structures. Ecological injury to
the environment is also problematic, due
to the fact our storm sewers drain into
natural waterways. We ask citizens to
dispose of these materials in a responsible
way. If you need assistance with disposal
of waste materials, our office staff will be
happy to help. Please call (937) 296-2472.
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The City storm sewers are separate from the Montgomery County
sanitary lines. If you have water backing up into your home
through a drain, you will need to contact Montgomery County
at (937) 781-2500 for assistance. |
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Our Storm Sewer program is divided into to two areas:
Storm Sewer Repair Program and Storm Sewer Maintenance Program. |
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Storm Sewer Repair Program
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Storm sewer repair is performed before concrete replacement
and road paving programs, to correct a public safety hazard,
and to maintain the storm sewers in an operable condition. |
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Request for repairs usually result from an inspection by the sewer cleaning crew, calls from citizens and the Engineering Department,
and other sources. |
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When determining whether a storm sewer should be repaired
or replaced, consideration is given to the age and condition
of the existing structure, its proximity to other utilities,
performance needs, and automobile, pedestrian and bike
safety issues. |
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Often, weather conditions make temporary repairs necessary
to prevent further damage until more permanent repairs can be made. |
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| Storm Sewer Maintenance Program |
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The storm sewer system is checked and cleaned periodically,
with specific areas checked after a storm event. |
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This program requires the crew to clean and inspect in and around
all storm sewer openings which include; manholes, catch basins,
drip inlets, pipe inlets and outlets, and pipe interiors. |
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Inclement weather conditions sometimes make suction cleaning
difficul. When it is necessary to prevent flooding, a crew is sent
out to remove debris with hand tools. |
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During the storm sewer cleaning process, the storm sewer
system is inspected and a detailed repair request is generated
for each location. |
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| Channels |
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Channels are defined as creeks, ravines and drainage ditches
which receive storm water from the storm sewer system. |
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The City maintains 25 miles of open channels. |
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Our Channel Cleaning program is designed to keep the open
channels in the City free of debris and obstructions for proper
drainage and minimize the risk of flooding. Channels are inspected
and cleaned systematically to help keep insurance premiums low. |
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The Channel Repair program is designed to protect City structures,
(pipe outflows, culverts, bridges and utility poles) from the eroding effects of storm water runoff. The City will offer advice to residents with channel erosion issues. |
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To report a tree or other debris that is blocking the water flow,
call our office at (937) 296-2472. |
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To report a dead animal in the channel that needs to be removed, please call our office. |
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If you are interested in the Self-Help Program for maintaining the channel through you property please contact our Engineering Department. Please keep in mind that this is only for severe erosion situations and is very labor intensive for the property owner. |
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