"Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a $108 million investment to upgrade more than 6,700 catch basins and storm drains, aiming to reduce localized street flooding and improve infrastructure reliability."
"Catch basins are the city's first line of defense against street flooding, but they can quickly get overwhelmed when the grates are matted with leaves and litter."
"Slotted manhole covers provide a backup path for stormwater when curbside drains are blocked, allowing water to enter the sewer system instead of pooling on the streets."
New York City is implementing a $108 million plan to upgrade over 6,700 catch basins, storm drains, and slotted manhole covers. This initiative aims to alleviate localized street flooding and improve infrastructure reliability. Catch basins serve as the first defense against flooding but can become clogged with debris. Slotted manhole covers allow stormwater to bypass blocked drains, directing it into the sewer system. The city has previously piloted these upgrades as part of a modernization effort to enhance flood prevention.
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