One Bradford homeowner is at a loss: the rains this summer have made an already serious problem one that has her concerned for the future of her home.

Barbara Lockett owns 332 Barbour Street, the last house with a Barbour Street address at the intersection with Onofrio Street. Her neighbors have an Onofrio Street address.

Lockett visited the Bradford City Council meeting Tuesday to voice her concerns, noting that in recent years, a water problem in her neighborhood has grown drastically, leaving her property and home damaged.

Lockett stated that, prior to the work on Onofrio Street, a sump pump was sufficient to deal with the water that arrived with summer rains. Since the work in that area, she has had two sump pumps ruined, seen damage to her porch and had windows crack. Her latest concern, she stated, is that the house is now sinking on one side.

“My house used to be cute,” Lockett said, explaining she had replaced numerous windows and siding in the past. “It’s not cute anymore.”

Lockett also stated that ice builds up in the street in front of her home in the winter, at times requiring removal before she can exit her driveway.

City of Bradford Mayor James McDonald and City Councilman Fred Proper stated city officials would look into the matter Wednesday.

When contacted Thursday, Department of Public Works Director Chip Comilla explained city employees have walked the property and will be brainstorming ideas for potential assistance for Lockett. Comilla explained the property is a low spot in the neighborhood, which means that heavier rains may have a greater impact.

McDonald also stated Thursday, “Chip Comilla from the DPW and Donnie Hayden from the Sanitary Authority walked the entire neighborhood looking for issues that would cause the issues that Ms. Lockett shared with council. They also were able to check out her property, specifically. They are working hard to identify a solution to Ms. Lockett’s concerns.”