Full Notification

Attention Residents & Business Owners, 
With over 3,800 sewer drains in the city of East Chicago, it is difficult for Sanitary District employees to clear all the clogged storm drains in a timely manner, especially when there are imminent threats during a storm. With the help of Residents and Business Owners, the chances of localized flooding after a storm could be greatly reduced.  
The City is asking all Residents and Business Owners to assist by inspecting the drain and the area around it, removing leaves and other debris from the drain grate, and disposing of any leaves and debris before a predicted storm. In addition to when heavy rain is expected, we also suggest cleaning your drain four times a year.  
While cleaning the drains, safety is of the utmost importance. So please DO NOT LIFT the drain grate.
We thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our City clean.  Should you have any questions, please contact the Sanitary District at 219-391-8466.