DDOT responsibility for storm drains and reporting

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the agency responsible for maintenance of many of Washington, D.C.'s storm drain inlets and catch basins and for responding to street flooding caused by clogged drains. Residents report clogged drains, standing water, and related issues through the city's 311 system and the municipal 'Find It, Fix It' reporting tools, which DDOT uses to prioritize responses. DDOT schedules cleaning and repairs to inlets and coordinates emergency responses during major storms. Work by DDOT on storm drains directly affects street drainage and runoff entering the city's sewer system.