Location: 41.83573°N 71.38063°W
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Site Description: This site is located in the Blackstone neighborhood of Providence, near York Pond along Irving Ave. It can be found near the cross street of Loring Ave. Stormwater enters a vegetated and grassy depression called an infiltration basin through a storm drain on Irving Ave. Stormwater flows from the storm drains by an underground pipe, into the infiltration basin. During rain events, the basin fills up with water. The soil in the basin acts as a filter to clean the stormwater. If the basin reaches full capacity, excess stormwater is relieved through an overflow within the basin. After a rainstorm, the stormwater captured in the basin should be absorbed into the soil within 24-48 hours.
Photo-Video Tips: To take photos or videos, stand near the storm drain on Irving Ave. Verify that stormwater is entering into the storm drains. Additionally, you can capture footage of the stormwater filling up in the infiltration basin itself and verify that the site is draining properly. These shots will help confirm that the system is working as intended.
Observation on 10/20/2025: 4:30pm -
How recently did it rain: 1-3 hours ago
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Yes
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
Lots of leaves on top of the drain. No standing water on the surface of the road but in the ditch on the side of the road there is a significant amount of standing water.
Observation on 10/20/2025: 9:35am -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Moderate Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Yes
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
Both drains in the system were partially clogged with leaves, but the uphill drain was mostly blocked.
Observation on 5/9/2025: 6:46pm -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Observation on 5/16/2024: 1:53pm -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): No
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
The upstream pipe had some standing water in the bottom, but there didn’t seem to be water actively flowing through.
Observation on 5/16/2024: 10:30am -
How recently did it rain: Within the last hour
How heavy was that rain: Moderate Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
System seems like it is receiving a lot of water, which is good. Some water does seem to bypass the storm drain. Area is also overgrown.