Pittsburgh has more than 25,000 storm drains that direct stormwater from streets and paths into underground sewer pipes. When functioning properly, sewers provide us with crucial public health benefits.

Dumping prohibited materials can clog our pipes, cause flooding and basement backups, and pollute our streams and rivers – all of which have a negative and costly impact on our infrastructure and the environment. Follow the below tips to help keep our sewers flowing properly:

• Only rain down the drain!
• Report illegal dumping of concrete, paint, or other materials into storm drains via our 24/7 Dispatch line (412-255-2423, press 1).
• Become a Gratekeeper! Visit the Allegheny CleanWays website to learn about their volunteering opportunities.

Report broken or clogged storm drains. Call our Dispatch line, tweet us @pgh2o on Twitter, or fill out our Report an Issue form.
Learn more about managing stormwater on our website.