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Stormwater Maintenance and Inspections

Improving Stormwater Infrastructure in Raleigh


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Performing regular maintenance on the stormwater system is critical for proper function of the infrastructure and to reduce failures, hazards, and flooding.

What We Do

The Stormwater Maintenance Team provides a wide range of services to maintain the stormwater system in the city right-of-way:

Stormwater Maintenance Pole Camera

Stormwater Maintenance Pole Camera

Stormwater Inspections

Staff inspect the condition of stormwater infrastructure (pipes, drains, inlets, outlets) by using pole cameras, pipe inspection crawlers, and more. Video and images are taken to capture the condition of a pipe.

Stormwater Flusher Truck

Stormwater Flusher Truck

Stormwater Maintenance

Staff can clean, flush, repair, and replace stormwater pipes; sweep streets, repair bridges, and manage seasonal loose leaf collection during the late fall and early winter.

Learn more about what to expect during maintenance and construction.

Report A Clog or Drainage Issue

Residents can report clogged storm drains and catch basins by completing a Storm Drainage Problem Form or calling 919-996-6446Staff will follow up and clean the pipe to prevent additional flooding.

Maintenance Responsibility

Stormwater system and street maintenance responsibility is divided between:

  1. Private property owners
  2. City of Raleigh
  3. NC Department of Transportation

Raleigh Stormwater staff only maintain infrastructure within the city right-of-way. Private property owners can email maintenance staff at StormwaterDrainage@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-3779 to receive a list of contractors that can perform inspections and maintenance.

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