Union Township Homeowner Frustrated With Flooding

January 10, 2024 5:01 am

UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – A Washington County homeowner is at her breaking point. “It’s very frustrating,” Emily Croup said. “It happens every time it rains.” Inches of rainwater floods in front of her home on Spruce Street in Union Township, Washington County. “It could definitely cause a hazard,” said Croup. “Again, we don’t know if there’s a hole that’s being created below that could cave in.” Croup told Channel 11 she’s been dealing with the pool of water for more than 10 years, including her mother-in-law who lives right across the street. The rainwater typically flows straight into her basement causing major damage and headaches. A backed up storm drain is what Croup said is creating the watery mess. She said she’s called the supervisors and gone to township meetings to address the drainage problem. “They say they’re going to do something, but nothing has been done,” Croup said. “You feel like it’s falling on deaf ears.”