The Department of Public Works’ Maintenance Division is responsible for cleaning and clearing catch basins of debris, according to the city of New Orleans. The city says there are approximately ...

The new year will usher in a new era for New Orleans' drainage system, with the City Council on Monday approving an agreement to transfer control of more than 72,000 catch basins and small drain ...

When it rains in New Orleans, it sometimes doesn't drain. This is a problem WDSU has covered extensively. While we sit in the middle of hurricane season, WDSU looks into what the city is doing to ...

According to S&WB Executive Director Ghassan Korban, it will cost somewhere between $25 million and $40 million to ensure catch basins are maintained on a rotating five-year schedule, which is ...