[ur2thdr]

Hi,

Recently purchased a home and I didn't get it much thought but there is a catch basin in the backyard. Should I be worried.

Thank you in advance for your input.

 

[James]

I'm not all that familiar with catch basins located on private property but I did find some general City of Toronto information on this subject matter.

Catch Basins (2-page info sheet): https://www1.toronto.ca/City Of Tor...f/EMP folder/A1502804_CatchBasin-WebFINAL.pdf

City of Toronto Policy Regarding the Repair of Private Storm Drainage Systems: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-5145.pdf

 

[DSC]

You really need to find out if this is a City catch basin or belongs to you and if so how it links to the sewer system. I would ask 311 to have Toronto Water investigate it. If they say it's yours I would consult your plumber; it may be there to drain water from your property and be hooked up to your sewer main.

 

[W. K. Lis]

Likely the sewer grates in the backyard are because of a high water table. Water in the ground would slowly seep into the sewer. In addition, in case of heavy rains, that rainwater would drain away instead of collecting in a temporary pond in your backyard.

 

[ur2thdr]

thank you for all your input!