
Homeowners on 209th Avenue Northeast agree that storm water is not properly draining from their street, leaving a large puddle up to 10 inches high in the way of traffic for parts of the winter. However, when it comes to the cause and solution to the problem, opinions vary.
The avenue is in an area that is vulnerable to landslides and erosion hazards because of its hills, city officials said. An increase in real estate development in the past four years has also reduced the number of trees around to soak up water, increasing flooding. Resident Fran Hogan (pictured) has dealt with the problem by installing a $500 pump to carry water out during the rainy season.
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