Fear of dying in the home.

• Some residents cannot swim and/or are older and previous rain events have required them to be rescued by boat. This has made some Centreville residents fearful the more it rains and the higher the water gets.

Standing water and sewage and accompanying smell attracts mosquitoes that may be carrying diseases.

Possible health risks to years of exposure to raw sewage, mold, and mosquitoes feeding on the sewage contaminated surface water.

Mental health issues from the constant stress of the crisis.

The foul smell of sewage makes many residents unable to utilize their yards.

Constant overflow of sewage creates concern for contamination of soil due to sewage which means many residents cannot do simple things like plant gardens.

Reduced quality of life; cannot have guests over due to standing water and/or sewage, inability to leave home due to depth of water outside of home.

Extensive property damage

• Foundation cracks, buckling bathroom and living room floors due to water constantly inundating the homes, collapsing front porches, hot water heaters and furnaces taken out by stormwater and much more damage residents have sustained over the years;

Above-average to excessive bills from multiple municipal companies, despite inadequate or no services. Some residents have had services turned off and/or liens placed on their properties;

Thousands of dollars spent before and after rain events and sewage overflows to make their homes livable

• Some residents have replaced all piping and flooring in their homes, put limestone and ammonia down around their homes to rid the smell of sewage. Many residents are living with mold in their homes because of the constant moisture;

Decreasing property values;

• Inability to obtain home improvement loans