While the Township is responsible for maintain storm sewers and open ditches along the road (within the road “right-of-way”), many people are not aware that it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain storm ditches or pipes on their property (outside the “right-of-way”), as well as driveway culverts.  Here are some things you can do to prevent drainage problems:

Clean debris from driveway culverts, allowing them to flow freely.  Replace culverts that have become crushed or badly deteriorated.

Clean debris off inlets and the tops of catch basins in your yard

Keep open drainage channels clear of yard waste and other debris.  

Don’t dispose of yard waste/other debris in ditches or down storm drain.  In ditches, big storms can wash debris into storm sewer inlets and block them, resulting in backups that can cause problems.

Keeping yard waste out of storm system also helps water quality.  Organisms that break down yard waste consume oxygen.  If there is too much yard waste, oxygen levels can drop too low, and fish and other aquatic life can suffer.

If at all possible, maintain open drainage channels rather than installing pipe.  Open channels slow water and allow infiltration, while pipes eliminate infiltration and rush water downstream.

Never dump anything down the storm drain.  If you don’t know how to properly dispose of a material, call the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District at 732-7745 for guidance, or check www.oeq.net.

Recycling In Batavia

Two Locations: 1535 Clough Pike & 2401 Old State Route 32
(513) 732-7894

Have you ever noticed all those white dumpsters in Batavia Township and Clermont County? They are for you to use for placing your recyclable material instead of placing it in the garbage. Did you know the average American uses 650 pounds of paper per year? By recycling one tone of paper we save 17 trees, 6,953 gallons or water, 463 gallons of oil and 3.06 cubic yards of landfill space. There are also economic benefits as recycling supports 169,000 Ohio jobs and creates $6 billion in annual wages.

Information on the many other sites in Batavia Township and Clermont County can be found at the Office of Environmental Quality website at www.oeq.net.

During the winter season the Batavia Township Service Department asks that residents prepare for the winter season by following a few of these ideas.

It would be helpful if residents limit or eliminate parking vehicles on the street during snow events. If Township personnel have to plow snow around a vehicle parked on the street that vehicle will often be buried under a considerable amount of snow.

Also, parking is prohibited in the cul-de-sac of any street in the Township which is important to remember as personnel try to pile snow without blocking driveways or mailboxes.

When residents remove snow from their driveways they should not put the snow in the street which in fact is unlawful. Instead they should place the snow at then end of their driveway in a low pile that does not limit visibility.
Finally when the snow event is over personnel will return to cut back the snow allowing for better drainage and easier access to driveways and mailboxes. Obviously during any of these times it would not be advisable for children to play in the street. Remember also that blowing or drifting snow can make roads dangerous very quickly even when falling snow is not forecasted.

Following these steps should eliminate most problems and help our employees to remove snow as quickly as possible making the commute for everyone safer. Not all streets are maintained by Batavia Township please visit our website the snow removal tab for a street list.

Please call Ken Embry, Township Service Director with any questions at 513-732-1363.