Bureau of Sanitation

Catch Basins - Cleaning, Blockages or Repairs


What We Can Do For You!

If you know of a catch basin that needs to be cleaned, has something blocking it, or even needs repairs, let us know. Oh, by the way, catch basins are those openings in the curb where all the water runs into them. Some have gratings over them and others are openings in the curbs themselves.


Who do You Call?

Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation
Wastewater Collection Systems Division


What we Need From You!

To make a request for Catch Basin Cleanings, Blockages and repairs, you must provide:


The Process


How Long Will it Take?

Complaints or requests for catch basin cleaning or repair may be resolved with immediate cleaning, scheduled for mechanical or hand cleaning, or held for routine route cleaning.

Complaints of catch basin blockages or requests for cleaning or repair are investigated as soon as they are received by the District Supervisor.


Who Can You Talk To?

Click here to get a complete list of contacts to talk to.


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