Drainage problems on your property?
This summer has been marked by a series of extreme rain and wind storms. Standing water has been a real concern for so many homes in Kimberley North. Here’s what we found on the West Bloomfield Township website related to help for these issues.
From the WB Engineering Services Frequently Asked Questions page:
What can I do about standing water on my property? — Every situation is different. However, most drainage problems can be alleviated by regrading swales on the property and roadside ditches. Regrading swales may require a grading permit, so you should contact West Bloomfield Engineering Department first at (248) 451-4824. For regrading roadside ditches, please contact the Road Commission for Oakland County. A final option is to build a rain garden to absorb any extra rainwater. A grading/soil erosion permit may be required to build a rain garden, so please contact the Engineering Department first.
Who maintains driveway culverts/roadside ditches/catch basins? — West Bloomfield does not maintain driveway culverts or roadside ditches. A storm drain located within a lot (within property lines away from the road) may be the responsibility of the Oakland County Water Resources Commission or a private party. Roadside ditches are the responsibility of the Road Commission for Oakland County (unless on a private road).
Related helpful resources:
- 7 common property drainage problems and how to resolve them
- The following 2 videos may not help you out in the short term when you have a flood in progress. But you may consider creating a French drain on your property to manage the more common seasonal weather conditions that cause water to pool and make your ground soggy.