The Storm Drainage Crew maintains the City’s storm drain system which consists of catch basin structures, drain pipes, culverts, bridges and natural creeks. These facilities are located within city streets, in city parks, on other city owned property and on easements on private property.

After any significant storm, crew members inspect major bridges and culverts and along creek areas for blockage that might cause flooding. Crew members are on standby whenever heavy rains are forecast to clear flooded areas as quickly as possible.

The crew maintains the drainage ditches within the city right-of-way on streets that do not have curbs and gutters. This includes the small culverts under the driveway entrance apron. You can contact the crew supervisor if these culverts are blocked or damaged.

Contacts

Maintenance Requests

To request maintenance of storm drainage facilities Tel: 703.385.7980 or email the Storm Drainage Crew Supervisor .

Roadway Flooding

You can report roadway flooding at 703.385.7980 during regular business hours or at 703.385.7924 at other times.

Drainage Problems

For assistance with storm drainage problems and/or to request a new project on public or private property contact the city engineer at 703.246.6330 or email. For additional information on requesting new projects, you can refer to the Policy and Procedure for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Projects.

If you have a concern with drainage in Fairfax County call the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services at 703.324.5033 or, for streets, call the Virginia Department of Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).

Resources

• Policy and Procedure for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Projects
• Streams
• Flood Plains
• Code Administration - Common Violations - Refrain from Using the Drain