Discover the cause behind the foul odor coming from your lawn and learn practical solutions to address it. Don't let the ...

Yard drainage can wreak havoc in a yard. This is how to unclog a yard drain, covering every type from catch basins to French drains and dry wells ...

Ahead of possible flooding Monday, it is best to make sure your storm drain is clean. The Department of Public Works’ maintenance department is responsible for cleaning and clearing catch basins ...

The city officially launched its “Adopt-A-Catch Basin” pilot program in Greenpoint on Tuesday, hoping to deputize locals as volunteer storm drain supervisors.

Grass-clogged catch basins and lack of public oversight were among drainage-related concerns voiced by New Orleans residents Thursday night (Aug. 17), during a town hall meeting in response to the ...

Inspections show that grass clippings, mulch, dirt and leaves have been dumped into the basins, causing the local drainage systems to clog and overflow. In describing proper disposal of yard […] ...

The city’s Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the “minor” drainage system, comprised of the catch basins and pipes under 36” in diameter.

According to the city's Department of Public Works, as of July crews have cleaned 5,055 catch basins and flushed more than 7,000 linear feet of drain lines.

At the start of 2025, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) officially became responsible for the city’s smaller drainage system. This transition, known publicly as drainage ...

A clean catch basin near the Fairgrounds. Floods this summer revealed that New Orleans’ drainage system hasn’t been working at full capacity. Since then, the city has been scrambling to ...

Heavy rain can flood your yard fast. Use these 5 stormwater drainage tips to keep water flowing and protect your property.