My neighbours downspout (roof drain), previously connected to a storm service inside the house, now drains onto my property. What should I do?
Many homes in older areas had their downspouts connected to the storm system. Flooding often occurs during a heavy rainstorm when the storm system is flowing at high capacity, causing the system to back up. Disconnecting the downspouts from the storm system allows roof drainage to flow onto the ground before reaching the catch basin in the street. However, this will cause problems if the grading around the house and adjacent properties is not adjusted to accommodate the flow.
