Community flood control maintenance in South Florida is a shared responsibility and is achieved through an interconnected, three-tiered drainage system. Neighborhood drainage systems, or tertiary systems, are operated by property owners or residential associations. Secondary flood control canals are operated by the Lake Worth Drainage District or other municipalities and primary flood control is provided by the South Florida Water Management District.

Getting to Know Your Drainage System is a video that will assist property managers and community drainage committee members to learn how to inspect and maintain their drainage system. Click here to watch the video.