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Long Island Storm Water Management | All Storm Drains Inc. Nassau & Suffolk County, NY

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  The Best Storm Water Removal  Company On Long Island Email:  George@AllStormDrai ns.com Phone:  516.825.1010   Fax:  631.475.2898 ALL STORM DRAINS INC. NASSAU & SUFFOLK COUNTY, LONG ISLAND, NY STORM WATER MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY FLOOD RESPONSE EMAIL: GEORGE@ALLSTORMDRAINS.COM PHONE: 516.825.1010 FAX: 631.475.2898 DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Sometimes when a poorly maintained drainage system is overwhelmed by a heavy rain, a bad storm, or faulty construction within its foundation. The results of these phenomena can be catastrophic to a place of business, or an individual's property.  Property damage is common when a drain is not completely open due to flood water surges . When drywell cleaning is completed too late a loss of income due to repairs or customers will simply not being able to get into your parking lot. Maintenance is the key to avoiding serious income, or property losses due to a flooded drainage system. We can also perform ca...

Catch Basin Cleaning Services | NASSAU & SUFFOLK COUNTY | AllStromDrainsInc.com

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The Best Storm Drain Repair  Company On Long Island Email:  George@AllStormDrai ns.com Phone:  516.825.1010   Fax:  631.475.2898 ALL STORM DRAIN INC. | CATCH BASIN SERVICE Catch Basins often referred to as Storm Drains , essentially catch rainwater, dirt, and floating debris. Floating Debris can be organic and inorganic materials. Examples of organic material leaves, sticks, soil, and grass. Examples of inorganic material are things like plastic bottles, coffee cup lids, Styrofoam or extruded polystyrene foam, cigarettes, even car parts. There are metal hoods that cover the outflow pipes. This keeps most foreign material in the catch basin. Now some older catch basins don't have hoods on the pipes going to other drainage structures which allow floating debris to escape the catch basin and infiltrate other structures such as dry wells, inverts, head walls, sewer systems. Catch Basins can flow directly to a sump, brook, creek, river, lake, bay, and sometimes rig...

Tropical Storm Isaias & Long Island Storm Drain Cleaning | AllStormDrains.com

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  Tropical Storm Isaias Wreaks Havoc on Long Island AllStormDrainsInc. Tropical Storm Isaias blew into Long Island with strong winds Tuesday 10/27/20 that left more than 400,000 homes and businesses without power, blocked roads with downed trees, and prompted the Long Island Rail Road to suspend service.  Storm water management emergency personnel from  All Storm Drains Inc.  have been ready to tackle the daunting task of Mother Nature's fury to keep the Dry Wells , Catch Basins , and Sewers of Nassau County & Suffolk County Long Island clear from blockages. All Storm Drain Inc. is a licensed and insured company that has grown to a successful business throughout the Suffolk County area for three key reasons:  Honesty  Professionalism  Superior Service What separates us from our Suffolk County competitors is that we aim to focus on quality service and customer satisfaction while building a “one to one” personal relationship with each of our clients...

Drainage Systems | AllStormDrains.com

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 AllStormDrainsInc.com 12 Effective Tips to Prevent Drainage Blockage Drainage system maintenance is necessary to prevent blocked or dammed channels causing over bank flooding, unexpected erosion, and sedimentation. Poor drainage maintenance may result in a negative impact on your business which can cost you expensive repair on damages, environmental penalties, or worse property loss. You can avoid these hassles by performing regular drain survey and implement the following preventive tips to eliminate drain blockages: Do not flush napkins, toilet paper, or any non-biodegradable materials to your toilet drains. Install mesh screens over your drains to filter hair strands and other solid wastes. Install a water softener to prevent mineral buildup. Use a fat trap to dispose of waste oils and fats. Do not try to dispose of unused medicines through water drains, these can harm groundwater and be toxic to the environment. Do not treat your drains like a trash bin, dispose of your rubb...

Drainage Systems | All Storm Drains Inc.

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Drainage System Maintenance Tips Attempting to fix your drainage system is the last thing you want to be doing in the middle of a downpour. A single puddle that refuses to drain can cause permanent damage to your landscape or garden. In order to prevent this, you need to properly maintain your garden drainage system. Maintaining your  drainage system  in addition to your garden may seem daunting, so here are some drainage system maintenance tips to make the process a little bit easier. Unclog Your Drains Regularly If puddles are starting to form in spots where they didn’t occur previously, your drains may need to be cleaned. After a period of time without maintenance, it’s common for drainage systems to get clogged up with leaves, grass, and other debris. If clogged drains are the reason for the puddles in your garden, here are some things you should do. First, make sure you wear safety equipment if you don't commission All Storm Drains Inc. to professionally address your st...

Storm Water Drainage Best Practices | All Storm Drains Inc.

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  What Are Storm Water Drainage Best Practices? Best management practices are physical, structural, and managerial practices that prevent or reduce the contamination of a drain. The proper design and siting of a storm water drainage well minimizes the likelihood of accidental or routine contamination resulting from either poor operational practices or misuse.  There are five general categories for storm water drainage well best practices that can be implemented alone or in combination.  The five general categories relate to:  Siting  Design Operation & Maintenance Education & Outreach Proper Closure (plugging and abandonment)  The appropriateness and effectiveness of best management practices vary according to the type, design, setting, and operation of the well. Consult  All Storm Drains Inc.  for more information. Why Does The EPA Regulate Storm Water Drainage Wells? The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that EPA protect USDWs ...

Drainage System Maintenance | AllStormDrains.com

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  Drainage System Maintenance As a consequence of its function, the storm water conveyance system collects and transports urban runoff that may contain certain pollutants. Maintaining  Catch Basins , storm water inlets , and other storm water conveyance structures on a regular basis will remove pollutants, prevent clogging of the downstream conveyance system, restore  Catch Basins ’ sediment trapping capacity, and ensure the system functions properly hydraulically to avoid flooding .  Suggested Protocols For Catch Basins/Inlet Structures Regularly Inspect Facilities To Ensure The Following:    Immediate repair of any deterioration threatening structural integrity.   Cleaning before the sump is 40% full. Catch Basins should be cleaned as frequently as needed to meet this standard.  Stenciling of  Catch Basins  and inlets (see SC-75 Waste Handling and Disposal).  Clean  Catch Basins , storm drain inlets, and other conveya...