The Division of Engineering Services (DES) administers and manages the County's Drainage Assistance Request Program (DAR). The Design Section receives and reviews requests for assistance to correct drainage problems where the water originates from the public rights of way.


      PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING DRAINAGE ASSISTANCE

A request for assistance can be initiated by a telephone call, letter or fax to the Design Section of the Division of Engineering Services. A County staff person knowledgeable in surface water related issues will review the request in a timely manner. After the review has been completed, you will receive an explanation of the review findings and proposed action.

When requesting drainage assistance, please include the following information:

  • The location where the drainage problem is occurring.
  • A brief statement describing the drainage problem and where the water originates and where it goes.
  • Your name, address where you reside and telephone number where you can be contacted.
  • Permission authorizing a site visit by County staff on your property, if applicable.
  • Your availability to meet the County staff at the site during the site visit, if possible.
  • Community or Homeowner Association, name of representative and telephone number, if applicable.
  • A printable DAR Application form is provided for your convenience.

FORWARD REQUEST TO:

Division of Engineering Services
101 Monroe Street
EOB, 9th floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850-2540

ATTN: Joel Magram, Senior Engineer, Drainage Assistance Request Program

Phone: 240-777-7225
Fax: 240-777-7277
Email: Joel.Magram@montgomerycountymd.gov

      EVALUATION PROCESS

Response by DES will begin after receiving your request. After all of the necessary information about the request is received, the information is assessed to understand and recommend an action to solve the problem. The following steps are taken:

  • Investigate the nature and cause of the problem.
  • Determine if it should be included as a DAR Project, or
  • Refer to the agency responsible for this issue.
  • If a DAR project, calculate the size of the watershed where the water originates and surface water flow characteristics.
  • Verify the number of properties being effected and extent of damage being caused by the water.
  • Review the existing drainage system in the area.
  • Prioritize and include in the list of projects for recommendation as a CIP Project for County Executive and County Council approval.
  • Notify the citizen what action is being taken.
Click here if you have surface water problems that do not originate from Montgomery County Property. The following Agencies may be able to help solve your problem.
Click here for Other Agencies Involved In Water Problems.

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