MCG-DTE Drainage Assistance

DRAINAGE PROGRAMS

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MC-DOT) has two assistance programs pertaining to drainage issues associated with surface runoff from roads and other property owned and maintained by Montgomery County. One is for maintenance of existing storm drain systems and the other is for addressing communities’ requests for drainage improvements.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REQUEST

For drainage concerns on existing storm drain systems where maintenance is needed, such as clearing of debris from inlets, storm drain pipes, and/or drainage channels, re-establishment of drainage channels which may have eroded or silted up over time, water ponding on roads (puddles, potholes), or reconstruction of roadside curbs, please contact MC-DOT’s Division of Highway Services at 240-777-6000.
e-mail address: Mcdot.Highway@MontgomerycountyMD.gov

DRAINAGE ASSISTANCE REQUEST (DAR) PROGRAM

The Division of Transportation Engineering (DTE) administers and manages the County’s Drainage Assistance Request Program. The purpose and goal of this program is to solve drainage problems where there is no storm drain system or the existing system is failing or is inadequate. Through this program, the Design Section receives and addresses requests for assistance to correct drainage problems where the runoff water originates from the public Right-of-Way.

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING DRAINAGE ASSISTANCE

A request for assistance can be initiated by completing the Drainage Request Form (click below) a telephone call, e-mail, FAX or letter to the Design Section of the Division of Transportation Engineering (DTE). A County staff knowledgeable in surface runoff issues will review the request in a timely manner. After the review has been completed, you will receive an explanation of the review findings and proposed action.
e-mail address: michael.mitchell@montgomerycountymd.gov
Phone Number: 240-777-7262

Online Application:

OTHER WATER RUNOFF RELATED REFERRALS

Private drainage problems such as flooding of private property by runoff from private property (runoff is not from County-maintained property)
Montgomery County Soil Conservation Service (Technical Assistance Only) - 301-590-2855
Nuisance Drainage Problems such as neighbor’s fence blocking yard ditch, house gutter spouts drain on neighbor yard, minor ponding in yard, swimming pool discharges on land
Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs--Code Enforcement Division- 240-777-3785
Flooding and drainage from State Roads
State Highway Administration (District 3) - 301-513-7300
Permit for construction on County Right-of-Way (such as driveway culverts), waterway construction permits, sediment control/storm water management
Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services--Land Development Division- 240-777-6259
Stream erosion on private land, stream valley improvements, swimming pool discharges in waterways, private pools and hot tubs, storm water management ponds, watershed management, water quality/pollution, fish kills
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection—Division of Environmental Policy & Compliance - 240-777-7770
Stream erosion on park land
Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission—Parks Department- 301-495-2500
Drainage issues within City of Rockville
City of Rockville DPWT - 240-314-8567
Drainage issues within City of Gaithersburg
City of Gaithersburg DPWT- 301-258-6370
Broken water main or sanitary sewer problems
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission- 301-206-4002

Response by DTE will begin after receiving your request. After all the necessary information about the request is received, the following steps are taken:

Investigate the nature and cause of the problem.
Determine if it should be included as a DAR Project, or
Refer to another appropriate agency responsible for this issue.
If a DAR project, calculate the size of the watershed, where the water originates and surface water flow characteristics.
Verify the number of properties being affected and extent of damage being caused by runoff, as well as cost/benefit ratio.
Review the existing drainage system in the area and potential needs for upgrades.
Determine availability of Right-of-Way or easements and needs for easements.
Determine if the problem can have a "spot solution" or a comprehensive Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is needed.
If a "spot solution," develop design and schedule work with a construction contractor.
If a CIP, prioritize and include in the list of projects for recommendation as CIP projects for County Executive and County Council approval.
Notify the citizen what action is being taken.

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Forward Drainage Assistance Request to:

101 Monroe street

EOB, 9th floor

Rockville, Maryland 20850-2540

ATTN:Michael F.Mitchell, P.E.

Program Manager

Drainage Assistance Request Program

FAX: 240-777-7277

e-mail address: michael.mitchell@montgomerycountymd.gov

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Are residents required to clear snow from the sidewalk?
* Yes, residential property owners are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property.

Is there any additional cost or property tax assessment with the installation of a new sidewalk
* No, there is no assessment or cost when a new sidewalk is installed. Sidewalks are installed entirely within the county public right-of-way.