St. Petersburg Vodokanal has taken control of the situation involving clogged drains in the courtyards of houses on Rubinstein Street and Lomonosov Street. Residents had reported issues with the drainage systems’ ability to handle rainwater.

The combined sewage network is reported to be in good technical condition, according to the press service of Vodokanal. Specialists inspected the drainage system on Rubinstein Street and performed preventive flushing on Lomonosov Street.

A local resident, Tatyana, observed that drains appeared clogged during the facade renovation of a building on Rubinstein Street. She also noted issues with drainage on Lomonosov Street, where large puddles accumulated.

The combined courtyard sewage network at these addresses receives both storm water and wastewater from residential buildings, a system common in 70% of St. Petersburg, including the city center.

The St. Petersburg government has approved and is improving a plan to adapt to climate change that optimizes the load on drainage systems in the city. The plan addresses the increasing number of rainy and snowy days, more frequent heavy rains, and rising risks of flooding.