Summary
A lifelong University City resident asked what's being done about canal overflow and flooding. Jefferson Parish — not Kenner — controls the pump stations; a new pump is being added at the Parish Line Pump Station and a new 200 CFS station is planned at Seatham Park.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pump improvements are Jefferson Parish projects; Kenner road work relies on federal/state grant funds.
District 5 residents prone to flooding during heavy rain.
Residents near the airport fear more pavement will worsen flooding if pump capacity falls short.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Heavy rainfall from Arthur overwhelmed working drainage system, Kenner Mayor says
Heavy rainfall from Arthur overwhelmed working drainage system, Kenner Mayor says WWLTV.com
City Council (Regular) - May 22, 2026
A run of wastewater spending items — two burned-out sewer pumps on Chateau Blvd finally replaced, emergency truck and pump repairs, and new equipment contracts — shows the system needing constant attention.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 20, 2026
A lifelong University City resident asked what's being done about canal overflow and flooding. Jefferson Parish — not Kenner — controls the pump stations; a new pump is being added at the Parish Line Pump Station and a new 200 CFS station is planned at Seatham Park.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026
The airport wants to add parking lots, an apron expansion, and a shuttle road — and residents immediately asked whether more concrete means more flooding, since pump capacity during the last major rain event failed north Kenner homeowners. Airport engineers say the 2017 pump station has ample capacity and a manual override now exists.
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