Evanston IL:Backyard Flooding
Evanston has experienced more frequent and intense rain events with record rainfalls amounts being recorded almost every year. This has caused standing water to accumulate on private property and residents seeking information about how to address this issue.
If water discharge from downspouts or sump pumps is causing structural damage to the building infrastructure, residents should contact 311.
If the concern is the amount of standing water on private property, Evanston suggests that the residents contact a licensed Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect to seek advice on how to resolve the issue. Underground systems can be designed to capture some of the water, or rain gardens can be designed to have water collect in a designated area.
