The spring melt is here… and with all that melting snow turning into water, the city’s sewer drains sometimes struggle to keep up. Many of the drains can freeze during the winter, and when the warm weather hits, these frozen drains can cause backups. That means water that should be flowing away gets stuck, and streets end up flooded.
On top of that, the sheer amount of water from the melting snow can overwhelm the drainage system, especially if it hasn’t been properly cleared or maintained. Streets, especially those in low-lying areas, are at risk of getting swamped with water.
What to do if you have Frozen Sewer Drain in Winnipeg
Frozen sewer drains, or catch basins, can be reported to the City of Winnipeg using this online form. You can also report it by calling 311.
