Sewershed WI-062 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
WI-062 - Mount Eden, Bronx
Properties in this area share the WI-062 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 Mount Eden, Bronx specifically.
WI-062 is a combined sewer area covering 3,099 properties in Mount Eden, Bronx. Flood Form rates 44% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 29% for groundwater. 67% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 97 ft. The median building dates to 1925. 24% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.
3,099
Properties in sewershed
67.2%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
44%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
29%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets WI-062 apart
97 ft
Median ground elevation
90%
Average impervious cover per lot
1925
Median year built
24%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Mount Eden 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-059Morris Heights378 properties · 37% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-058Morris Heights490 properties · 20% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-068Mott Haven8,315 properties · 34% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-061Highbridge296 properties · 48% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-052Washington Heights365 properties · 33% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NR-006Washington Heights657 properties · 53% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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