West Chester Township is responsible for the maintenance of open ditches, culverts, catch basins, pipes and curb inlets located in the public right-of-way.

The public right-of-way is typically 25 feet from the center of the roadway.

West Chester Township infrastructure includes:

• 222 miles of road and 630 cul-de-sacs,
• 6,900 storm pipes, which is nearly 580,000 lineal feet of pipe,
• 180 culverts, which is almost 10,400 lineal feet of pipe,
• 5,000 catch basins that serve as either inlet or outlets for storm water 

Pipes and catch basins on private property are the responsibility of the property owner or in some cases the Home Owners Association or Property Owners Association.

Maintenance

It is critically important to take care of storm water assets on your property. Proper maintenance can prevent serious damage to these assets and prevent flooding for you and your neighbors.

Dumping yard waste and debris in the stream may seem harmless, but can cause flooding and affect the quality of the water in the stream. Be aware and cautious and dispose of waste responsibly.

Clearing debris from local streams is the responsibility of the property owner whose land abuts or is traversed by the stream. By removing debris from local streams, the water flows within its channel and erosion is prevented. 

West Chester Township Community Services welcomes questions from residents concerning these features. Residents should contact Community Services before taking any steps to alter these systems. Call 513-777-8765 or use the Contact Form.

Storm Water Assets