Thanks for participating in Pamper Your Drain, Boston's adopt a drain pilot managed by the Boston Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in partnership with the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC), the Office of Green Infrastructure (OGI), City of Boston Public Works, SPARK Boston, and Eastie Farm Climate Corp.
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Step 1: Complete the volunteer and pledge form
Step 1: Complete the volunteer and pledge form
Before registering for a drain, please complete the the volunteer and pledge form by clicking the button above or the image of the drain below!
Step 2: Find & Select Your Drains
Step 2: Find & Select Your Drains
Click the button above or reference the map below to view BWSC Catch Basins Map to find drains to adopt.
Enter an address you would like to search for in the top right of the map.
Select a basin (brown square) near that address and write down the OBJECTID to be used in Step 2.
Repeat this for as many drains as you'd like to adopt
Step 3: Check Your Drain Availability
Step 3: Check Your Drain Availability
Check below to see if the drain you selected is adoptable:
Step 5: Get to Work
Step 5: Get to Work
Now that your drain(s) have been adopted - it's time to begin pampering!
How to Clean a Drain
Gear Up: use gloves
Clear all the litter, leaves, and items you can easily grab or sweep up and place them into a trash bag
If you encounter dirt/debris that you cannot clear or feel unsafe cleaning, please use the 311 app or website to report the drain for professional clearing
Step 6: Show Us Your Work
Make sure to take a photo of each of your drains before you pamper them. After you pamper, take another photo and then upload them via this Google Form HERE!
We also encourage you to share with friends and post on social media using #PamperYourDrain.
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