Surface Water Management

Surface water management is the process of collecting, monitoring and treating surface water to help prevent flooding and pollution.

The City of Hamilton regulates the quantity and quality of surface water through different methods. We mostly use stormwater management ponds. It is essential to manage surface water as it focuses on reducing flood damage and improving local water quality.

Watercourses

watercourse include; all ponds, streams, creeks and rivers in Hamilton, and all swales, ditches and underground pipes that carry surface water. It is important to take certain actions to not pollute our watercourse.

Municipal Drains

Municipal Drains are drainage systems that help surface water travel to the watercourse. Dykes, swales, ditches and underground pipes are a few examples of municipal drain systems. These systems have been put in place to reduce flooding.

To report a municipal drain that needs maintenance call 905-546-2489

Visit Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to learn more about Municipal Drains.

Cross Culverts

Cross culverts are structures that help surface water travel below a road, railroad, trail or similar barrier from one side to the other. Culverts play a key role in managing surface water and preventing flooding.

To report a cross culvert that is clogged and needs maintenance call 905-546-2489.