BRC Rick assigned this issue to Water/Sewer Deputy Commissioner

If residents were advised to 'clean their storm drains' in front of their house/apartment, or on their block, this would not happen. I check mine and others nearby 1 to 2 times a month, especially after a extremely heavy rain/snow storm.

I agree, @lifelong. If people were advised of a lot of things there would be a huge change in Albany. But its just not happening.

This info could easily be put in each Water Dept bill, included on City's poor web site, mentioned at public meetings, and posted to 'Channel Albany 1301'. There are other options as well, like the upcoming 'City Hall on the Road' events, first being next Wednesday.

I check my corner every rainstorm, and clear the grate when necessary. This is a problem UNDER the surface...but if you will help me we can go down underground and fix it, since you know so much more than me.

If the storm drain backs up frequently, then it needs to be dredged out by the Water Dept. Advise them how it backs up when they come by to check the drain or just contact their office to advise.

Water/Sewer Deputy Commissioner assigned this issue to Water Dispatch

Thank you for your concern. This issue has been received by our department and is under investigation. We will clean out the catch basins at this intersection.

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Thank you for using this application to report an issue in the City of Albany. Please know that the report was received by this department and your issue has now been resolved. The drain has been cleaned out.