A catch basin, also called a collection basic or yard drain, is similar in theory to a dry well. These rectangular boxes—concrete or plastic—are also buried but have a metal grate at the top ...

Installing a French drain involves marking the drain's location, digging a trench, laying landscape fabric, and installing a catch basin and perforated pipe. The cost of installing a French drain ...

Contaminated water gushed out of the laundry sink and 3-foot-high washer drain. I swiftly waded into ... For years, I’ve begged for our block’s catch basins to be cleaned out on a regular ...

Friday, the city announced the completion of the second phase of what's called the Broad Channel Project in Queens, which ...

Rainwater and snowmelt on Western's campus flow into the storm drain system through curb inlets and catch basins. All dirt, oil, trash, and salt from roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are also swept ...

Chicago has 1,900 miles of alleys, making it one of the top alley capitals in the world, but because many aren't connected to ...

A crawl space foundation may not work well in an area with high humidity or poor drainage. Instead, it can become a breeding ground for mold, mildew and pest infestation. The potential for ...

As officials deal with the aftermath of the weekend storm on the South Coast, some are considering what more needs to be done ...

Caption: A nearly submerged van on a street in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during an atmospheric river. Deadly floods and mudslides along the South Coast are prompting calls for climate ...

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Parts of the Bradford Sanitary Authority’s stormwater system are more than 100 years old, and has never had a thorough review ...

The heavy rain will continue today (Saturday, October 19), then ease somewhat tonight. A second pulse of rain is expected ...