The City of Chicago installed its inlet control valve system called the "Rainblocker." When a restrictor valve is installed in the storm water catch basin in the street, the device funnels and regulates the water from the street to the main sewer line. During a heavy rain, the smaller opening allows less water into the sewer system. The streets act as a temporary holding area for the rainfall. Surplus water in the system will not force contaminated water back through homeowners' private lines and into the home's lowest spot, the basement. This process buys time for the system to catch up.
The city is the first to recognize flooding problems still exist. Flooded streets, a problem deemed preferable to flooded basements, are an acknowledged byproduct of the valve system. The "Rainblocker" program is clearly a work in progress, but if basement backup has been minimized each time it rains, then it appears the city is headed in the right direction. If you think the "Rainblocker" in your nearby catch basin is ineffective, you can ask that it be evaluated by the city with a hydraulic study. Just call 3-1-1 and ask for the Water Management Leak Desk. Remember, the purpose of the rain blocker is to keep water in the street and feed it gradually into our sewers. The presence of water in your street may indicate success.
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