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closed #201420

Sewer Problems (Storm Sewers)

Case Date:
3/10/2025

There is a city street drain at the bottom of my cul-de-sac between my house and my neighbors. I have been told by the city that the drain is not on city property. I am not sure why or how I am to maintain the drain. It is partially underground and does not drain as it should down the hill. How can the city put in a drain that doesn't work and then expect me to correct the issue. Last week I believe they backwashed the drain which let to a HUGE amount of leaves etc that was in the streets to wash down the hill behind my house and AGAIN destroy the steps I built! I have maintained the walking path at Rogers family park on both side of my house but am extremely upset that the city trees that fall and block the drainage along with the street wash (leaves, snow salt etc) destroying both sides of my house and washing away what little yard I have. I have cut brush and pushed logs but I am a 56 year old women and I can't move or clean as the city could if they would just come in and correct the drainpipe and push the dead trees away on the other side of my house. I push mud off of the trail and clean it all the time! I am often asked if I work for the city. I should!! I can't keep up with what the city should be doing with the water drainage in my neighborhood. I am at the bottom and I get EVERYONES leaves, sticks, street salt and mess. Please help me clean it up so I can continue to take care of it.

closed #201612

Other

POND -Sare Rd @ Porto Flats Inbound

Case Date:
3/18/2025

This pond scum was not present from 2019 until this year. Regency multi family purchased the land about 2 years ago. Concerned about lawn chemicals and fertilizers in this retention pond which feeds into creek along creek’s edge drive. A Beaver lives here in the past and a rare Duck. Watershed area please enact protective ordinances within 1 mile of Jackson Creek East fork. Minnows & crawdads in Creek

closed #201625

Drainage or Runoff

S Park Square Dr

Case Date:
3/19/2025

New apartments being build with very poor drainage caused new flooding on park square drive at enterence of complex. Never had flooding in the area before and water runs right down new enterence into drain that is being clogged with mud from construction and is not big enough for area. Flooding caused many new potholes on said road.

closed #201669

Drainage or Runoff

506 E Allen ST

Case Date:
3/21/2025

Utilities Department sprayed unknown "pre-treat" chemical on storm water rain garden on Allen St. No notice to adjacent property owners was made. No signage. No posting of what was used. When I confronted them they said it was "not bad". Samuel Arthur, Green Infrastructure Crew" was onsite. Please consult other City departments that do NOT treat with chemicals and manage gardens just fine.

closed #201744

Drainage or Runoff

909 W Cardinal CT

Case Date:
3/27/2025

I am writing to bring attention to an issue I am facing as a new homeowner at 909 W Cardinal Ct, Bloomington, IN. There is a runoff in my backyard that originates from a creek in a nearby park. This runoff significantly affects the usability of my property, as I am unable to extend my backyard or fully maintain the lawn beyond my fenced-in area due to flooding. As the homeowner, I am responsible for cleaning and mowing the area on the other side of the fence, but i cannot access this space due to the water accumulation. I have reviewed the blueprint and property lines (LOT 4), and I do not believe there should be a body of water running through my backyard. I am also aware that my neighbors have previously complained about this issue, and I would like to resolve it so that I can fully enjoy and utilize my entire property. I would greatly appreciate your assistance in addressing this matter, as I am paying a substantial mortgage but am unable to fully access my entire property. Thank you for your time and consideration.

closed #202017

Drainage or Runoff

1208 W E Branch Rd

Case Date:
4/10/2025

The drainage ditch behind our property and to the east was never properly engineered to handle all the water from rains and multiple neighborhoods.It overflows and leaves properties too wet to mow for weeks as well as the trees standing in the water are dying and falling which is a dangerous situation for the neighborhood. This standing water is a health and safety hazard as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.And it can not be mowed properly .The neighborhood applied for a grant last year but it was denied.It has been dug out a few years ago by the city but without proper method used to apply rock to maintain the ditch open the problem just re occurs with it growing over and does not stay open to handle the water and it floods again .

closed #202238

Illicit Discharge (Storm Sewers)

2901 E Covenanter DR

Case Date:
4/23/2025

I believe raw sewage is coming out of B-town International Mart into the gutter on the west side of their parking lot on South Auto Mall Road. Today it is then running into the north side of the intersection of Covenanter and South Auto Mall Rd. I walk past sometimes and have noticed it for a month, but today it is worse and the warm temperatures are making it stink. The folks at the Mart don't answer their phone, so I am letting the city know.

closed #202306

Illicit Discharge (Storm Sewers)

1275 S College Mall RD

Case Date:
4/27/2025

Drainage behind Kroger has bright blue tinted discharge coming from residential neighborhood drainage pipe.

closed #202543

Illicit Discharge (Storm Sewers)

3539 S Oaklawn CIR

Case Date:
5/7/2025

There is a bright blue substance has been dumped or drained into the water. Could be water tracing dye but I don’t know.

closed #202633

Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)

2430 E Woodbine AVE

Case Date:
5/12/2025

Considerable debris at the intersection of E Woodbine Ave and E Covenanter Drive - dirt and gravel, which make turning dangerous, especially after rain or after sprinklers. Cars, bicycles, and pedestrians slip. This appears to be run off from the multi-year construction project and piles of dirt and gravel at 2430 home construction site.