SF Utilities Commission To Fund Stormwater Resiliency Improvements

BAY AREA, CA — As the Bay Area is greeted with the season's first rain showers, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission announced that it wants to support efforts that protect properties from heavy rain damages.

When San Francisco is hit with a large storm, that rainwater has few places to go, which can overpower the city's sewer and stormwater system and begin flooding neighborhoods, said SFPUC.

Eligible San Francisco residents can be reimbursed for up to $100,000 for implementing flood resiliency projects via the department's Floodwater Grant program.

"With both droughts and intense storms becoming more frequent, we need to adapt to our changing environment," stated SFPUC General Manager Dennis Herrera.

"None of us can do it alone. With your partnership, we can work towards a more resilient San Francisco in the face of these intensifying storms. I strongly encourage our residents and businesses to take advantage of our resources to prepare for the rainy season."

Previously funded projects included installing backwater valves, flood barriers, waterproof seals, sump pumps and other infrastructure specific to properties that reduce the risk of flooding.

The effort backs the department's goal to divert 1 billion gallons of stormwater a year by 2050 by using ecofriendly solutions, like rain gardens, permeable pavement and green roofs.

More information can be found at https://sfpuc.org/programs/grants#fw-grant.

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