Sewershed JAM-005 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
JAM-005 - Cambria Heights, Queens
Properties in this area share the JAM-005 combined sewer — during moderate-to-heavy rain, runoff can exceed pipe capacity faster than it drains, which is what drives sewer backup exposure block by block. Here’s what that looks like for Cambria Heights, Queens specifically.
JAM-005 is a combined sewer area covering 12,386 properties in Cambria Heights, Queens. Flood Form rates 32% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 8% for groundwater. 97% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 44 ft. The median building dates to 1945. 3% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond. According to NYC DEP green infrastructure records, this sewershed drains to Jamaica Bay and Tributaries. NYC DEP has built 116 green infrastructure assets here.
12,386
Properties in sewershed
96.5%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
32%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
8%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets JAM-005 apart
44 ft
Median ground elevation
66%
Average impervious cover per lot
1945
Median year built
3%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Cambria Heights properties
Downspout Diversion
Redirects roof runoff away from the combined sewer and into landscaped or permeable areas on the lot.
Infiltration System
Drywells or infiltration chambers that let stormwater soak into the ground on-site instead of entering the sewer.
Detention System
Holds stormwater temporarily and releases it slowly, reducing peak flow into the combined sewer during a storm.
Drain Improvement
Upgrades yard, area, or foundation drains so water is carried away from the building instead of pooling.
Foundation Waterproofing
Protects the foundation from groundwater intrusion, relevant where groundwater exposure runs high.
Nearby sewersheds
- TI-008Hollis Hills3,243 properties · 32% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- JAM-003aSouth Ozone Park2,900 properties · 42% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- JAM-006South Richmond Hill327 properties · 50% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- JAM-003South Ozone Park21,926 properties · 49% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-010Auburndale33,845 properties · 39% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- 26W-005Cypress Hills28,145 properties · 50% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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