STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new underground stormwater system at St. Charles School in Oakwood aims to reduce flooding for the school and surrounding community while protecting the Lower Bay.
The city’s Department of Environmental Protection announced completion of the $600,000 project, built in partnership with St. Charles R.C. Church and the Archdiocese of New York. Underground chambers installed beneath the parking lot capture rainwater from the school’s rooftop and paved areas before slowly releasing it into the ground.
The system can hold more than 50,000 gallons at a time and is expected to manage roughly 818,000 gallons of rainwater annually. By diverting water from local storm sewers, the project creates additional capacity in the sewer system to help prevent flooding for nearby residents and businesses…