closed #121215
Other
1403 S Nancy ST
- Case Date:
- 7/15/1996
GROUND WATER PRESSURE DAMAGED HER BASEMENT.
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.
Garbage cans full of water & are attracting lots of flies & mosquitos. Also...there is a large dead rat floating in trash can. Said it's bloated & huge. She said she will call the Health Dept. if we are unable to address this.
Ms. Smith has a problem with water ponding in her yard due to the construction of a retaining wall built by Steve Lankford.
Street Dept. received this complaint this a.m. There is standing water in the alley west of Dodds. (drainage problem). If this should be handled by Street Dept. please call them.
THE PROBLEM IS WATER RUNOFF CAUSING DRAINAGE PROBLEMS IN THE SUNNY SLOPES AREA. THIS AREA HAS RECENTLY BEEN ANNEXED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST 8 TO 10 YEARS. SHE HAS BEEN TOLD IT IS THE COUNTY, COUNTY SAYS CITY. SHE HAS TALKED WITH KELLY CROUCH IN CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPT.
There is a storm sewer in the front yard and a drainage ditch on the south side of the house. Soil is eroding because of the ditch being inadequate to carry water runoff. Would like to work with the city .
Camera in sewer reports clean intermittant water in surges. Bill want us to see if we can verify a sump pump into the sanitary and request inspections. Call Bill with details.
Ms. Miller has a problem with water running into basement. Water coming from neighbors downspouts diverted underground near the hemlock trees. (912 Ballantine). Creates excess water at 916 and problems for neighbors down the street.
Grass not mowed & trash not tagged. Also trash can left by previous tennants has trash & filled w/ water.