Installation and maintenance of drainage culverts is a major responsibility of South Indian River Water Control District. Drainage culverts, which include driveway culverts, outfall culverts to canals, cross-drain culverts under roadways, and other culverts that the District operates and maintains, are regularly inspected for erosion or sediment accumulation, and replaced or added when needed. In addition, the District installs riprap to support and stabilize slopes on canals to minimize erosion. 

Maintenance of driveway culverts is the responsibility of the landowner. Landowners must notify the District when their culvert has been crushed or has collapsed and is no longer functioning. This is important to ensure proper stormwater management. South Indian River Water Control District offers a Driveway Culvert Replacement Program for landowners.