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Sewershed WI-078  ·  NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area

WI-078 - Kingsbridge, Manhattan

Properties in this area share the WI-078 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 Kingsbridge, Manhattan specifically.

WI-078 is a combined sewer area covering 214 properties in Kingsbridge, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 24% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 22% for groundwater. 78% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 60 ft. The median building dates to 1924. 28% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.

214

Properties in sewershed

78%

Legally eligible for on-site infiltration

24%

Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High

22%

Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High

What sets WI-078 apart

60 ft

Median ground elevation

83%

Average impervious cover per lot

1924

Median year built

28%

Properties over a historic stream or pond

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

Common solutions for Kingsbridge 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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