The rains aren’t finished yet. San Francisco Water Power Sewer’s Adopt-a-Drain program counts on local heroes to prevent flooding due to blocked storm drains. Anyone can join the program. Register or view the map here.
Sunnysiders have stepped up — the adoption rate on our streets is over three times the rate overall in the city.* However, there are many still left to adopt. Three storm drains in particular have been flagged by SFPUC as needing care at Foerster and Monterey.
Message from SFPUC for drain adopters:
Dear Drain Hero,
April showers mean our storm drains will continue working hard taking in rainwater. To help keep the drains clear, today is a great day to quickly check on your adopted drains as we’re expecting a little bit more rain on Friday and through the weekend. Clearing debris from your adopted drain before the storm will help keep our sewer system running smoothly.
A few reminders before you clear your drain:
- Please never attempt to remove the drain grate.
- Clear from the sidewalk, not the street.
- Wear reflective clothing so drivers can see you.
- Always wear gloves, use a rake, broom, or shovel – not your hands – and be careful of sharp objects.
- Having fun clearing your drain? Take and post a photo or a video and tag us on social media with @sfwater #sfsewer #adoptadrain.
If you see a badly-clogged drain that you can’t clear, please report it to 311 through the City’s customer service portal at www.sf311.org, on the app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit sfwater.org/adoptadrainsf , or contact us RainReadySF@sfwater.org . We love to hear from you!
Thank you,
SFPUC Adopt a Drain Team
RainReadySF@sfwater.org
415-554-3289
Remember, the City and County of San Francisco would not be held responsible for anything that happens to you or others while maintaining your drain(s). Please be careful!
* The numbers: Of the ~180 drains on Sunnyside’s streets, 69 have been adopted by residents, about 39%. Of the 25,000 total in the city, 3050 have been adopted, about 12%.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 