Syracuse City PUBLIC WORKS UPDATES

BY ROBERT WHITELEY

PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY NOTICE:

A sprinkler system connected to culinary water is extremely dangerous to public health and is illegal. If this occurs, the entire secondary water system will be shut off to Syracuse City. Violators will be prosecuted. If you suspect a cross-connection or are uncertain and would like a free inspection, call Public Works or submit an online fix-it request.

CLEAN STORMWATER is important to our ecosystem. When washing vehicles, use a car wash or park your vehicles on the lawn when washing the vehicle so the dirty water can filter into the ground. Keep all fluids and spills contained and wiped up. Do not wash any debris down the driveway into the gutters and streets.

TREES must be pruned to 7 feet over a sidewalk and 11 feet over the street. Clearances for driver visibility must be maintained for street signs and lights. Plant new trees away from sidewalks to allow roots to grow without heaving the sidewalk and gutters. Keep trees away from street corners to allow visibility. Keep them away from your sewer pipe where roots could create blockages. City code 10.30.070 is a great resource for trees in our city.