Household-Scale Flood Mitigation Strategies in Camden's Cramer Hill Neighborhood

under study/testing

A study led by Drexel University tested a combined package of household water management strategies including rain barrels, cisterns, water-efficient fixtures, and graywater reuse in Camden's flood-prone Cramer Hill neighborhood. The model showed that with 75% household adoption, these strategies could reduce combined sewer overflow volume by up to 11% and floodwater volume by up to 13%. The approach is not a replacement for large infrastructure but offers a practical, decentralized method to reduce urban flooding and sewer overflows, especially under climate stress scenarios.