Stormwater Drainage
Why is there standing water in my yard?
There will be times in which the stormwater system will work as expected, but still not be able to handle the amount of water. In this case, there is little to be done until the system can catch-up. Please view the section on how to prevent flooding as well as the links below for common drainage solutions for the homeowner and stormwater minimization.
There will be times in which the stormwater system will work as expected, but still not be able to handle the amount of water. In this case, there is little to be done until the system can catch-up. Please view the section on how to prevent flooding as well as the links below for common drainage solutions for the homeowner and stormwater minimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Clear any debris from covered inlets.
- Drain standing water in the direction of flow.
- Widen, deepen, and clean natural depressions.
- Tile your property to expedite the flow of water.
- Straighten out channels as long the point of entry is unaffected.
- Expedite the flow of surface water through natural lines of drainage.
- Pollute any water passing through.
- Dam or obstruct a natural drainage channel.
- Open any grates or manhole lids to drain water faster.
- Change the point of entry of surface water on lower land.
- Divert water to lands that do not naturally receive drainage.
- Connect tile to another’s tile line or main line without consent.
Your yard could hold water for any number of reasons. It could be a covered inlet, an impediment that will not allow water to reach the inlet or charged pipes.
Let us know and we will investigate to see if there is a blockage in the main line. If the line is not blocked, it is possible that the entire system is full. This means that there is no place for the water to drain at the current time. Once the system has time to drain, the water around the inlet will go down.
If you do not see an inlet and would like to be sure, you can contact us at the link at the top of the page.
Public Works and the residents need to work together to keep inlets clear. Public Works will clean them if needed, but it is not feasible to clear every inlet in the Village. Consequently, we ask residents to clear debris from inlets as long as it can be done in a safe manner.
It may be possible to connect your sump pump to the storm sewer, this is dependent on if there is storm line near by. Click here for more information and to begin the process of sump pump connection.