What happens if there are materials by or in my drain that I don’t feel comfortable/able to remove?

Safety first! Never do anything to put yourself at risk. At no time should you clean inside the drain. If you feel your drain needs extra cleaning (i.e. chronic flooding or blockage), please contact the Westfield Department of Public Works Resident Hotline 908-789-4100 - Option 4 to report a street drainage problem, and a Public Works employee will be assigned to address the issue. 

For sanitary sewer back-ups at any time, and emergencies occurring nights or weekends, please call the Police Department at 908-789-4000.

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1. How often do I need to rake, sweep, clean my storm drain?
2. What special equipment / materials do I need?
3. What do I do with the debris I’ve collected?
4. Is this a safe activity that I can do with my children or a scout troop?
5. Who can adopt a drain?
6. My time commitments have changed, can I unadopt my drain?
7. What is entailed in estimating the amount of debris I collect? Do I need to use a scale?
8. What happens if there are materials by or in my drain that I don’t feel comfortable/able to remove?
9. How can I promote my efforts to my neighbors and the community?
10. Still have a question?