Town of Davie, FL - Drainage System Maintenance

The Town is served by a system of primary and tributary canals and swale areas which are man-made facilities constructed originally to drain the Everglades, and currently used to accommodate the flow of water and for stormwater management purposes. They are maintained on a regular basis by our Drainage Districts, i.e. the Central Broward Drainage District, the South Broward Drainage District, the South Florida Water Management District, and the Tindall Hammock Drainage District. The Public Works Department conducts an annual inspection of the drainage system to ensure proper maintenance. Furthermore, residents can contact the Public Works Department or send a problem through the Town’s Complaint Response System (CRS) that can be accessed off the Town’s home page (www.davie-fl.gov). These drainage features are critical to the success of water management practices which are incorporated into the development review process. State law prohibits dumping or unauthorized obstructions or alterations of the drainage canals or swale areas. Residents should be alert to protecting water quality as the Everglades is essential to our environment.