closed #121059
Excessive Growth
447 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 9/19/1996
Refrigerator in back yard and a bathtub full of water drawing bugs.
Refrigerator in back yard and a bathtub full of water drawing bugs.
WATER WAS COMING FROM GROUND AT 1904 E SOUTHDOWNS AND RUNNING DOWN THE STREET .
Received complaint week of 8-26-96 concerning water problem @ the alley and sidewalk since the new curb was put in.
Ms. Davis stated that her water has been yellowish in color since Saturday (8/24). She can smell chemicals in the water. Ms. Davis further stated that she took a purifier off her water last Saturday due to low water pressure.
OVERFLOW OF WATER BECAUSE OF THE CURB WE PUT IN WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH YOU ON TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 1996 AT 2:30 PM
THERE IS A BLACK PLASTIC PIPE, THAT IS 4" IN DIAMETER, THAT COMES OUT INTO FITZGERALD'S BACKYARD THAT COMES FROM HIS NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY TO THE NORTH. FITZGERALD DOES NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS APPROPRIATE SINCE THE PIPE CAUSES EXCESS WATER POOLING INTO HIS YARD AFTER HEAVY RAINFALLS.
He said that paving had been done recently and had changed the drainage so that it caused water to go into his garage.
Drainage Problem in back yard Water running off adjacent lot onto his lot.
GROUND WATER PRESSURE DAMAGED HER BASEMENT.
SEE ATTACHED LETTER. Mr. Zeller believes that the water problem that he has in his basement is caused by the Carlisle Braking Company which borders his property. He has been dealing with the problem approximately 10-12 years.