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Sewershed PR-017  ·  NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area

PR-017 - Clifton, Staten Island

Properties in this area share the PR-017 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 Clifton, Staten Island specifically.

PR-017 is a combined sewer area covering 549 properties in Clifton, Staten Island. Flood Form rates 23% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 6% for groundwater. 94% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 57 ft. The median building dates to 1955.

549

Properties in sewershed

93.8%

Legally eligible for on-site infiltration

23%

Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High

6%

Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High

What sets PR-017 apart

57 ft

Median ground elevation

64%

Average impervious cover per lot

1955

Median year built

0%

Properties over a historic stream or pond

Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026

Common solutions for Clifton 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.

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