Sewershed WI-053 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
WI-053 - Riverdale, Bronx
Properties in this area share the WI-053 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 Riverdale, Bronx specifically.
WI-053 is a combined sewer area covering 171 properties in Riverdale, Bronx. Flood Form rates 35% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 4% for groundwater. 86% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 166 ft. The median building dates to 1955. 20% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.
171
Properties in sewershed
86%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
35%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
4%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets WI-053 apart
166 ft
Median ground elevation
38%
Average impervious cover per lot
1955
Median year built
20%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Riverdale 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
- WI-054Riverdale251 properties · 22% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-056Riverdale3,548 properties · 34% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-077Spuyten Duyvil646 properties · 56% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-076Spuyten Duyvil130 properties · 35% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-078Kingsbridge214 properties · 24% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-057Fordham855 properties · 29% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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