Recent flooding on Milwaukee’s south side left more than just high water behind. For some local businesses, it also brought piles of trash and debris.
Near 20th and Mitchell, Saira Vargas, owner of Carniceria Vargas, says flooding has been an ongoing issue—not just during major storms.
“Every time it rains, it floods — all the garbage comes together like a lake,” Vargas said.
She’s been at her current location for 12 years and says the problem has gotten worse over time. According to Vargas, nearby storm drains often become clogged with leaves and trash, causing water to build up and flow toward her storefront…