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Storm Drain Repair and Clog Prevention Storm drains (also referred to as storm basins, catch basins, or area drains) collect and redirect rain or storm water and surface runoff from yards, streets, and driveways into the city storm drain system. These drains are often located near the home as well as in the street. While storm drain covers are designed to include grates that filter out large objects that can lead to clogging these drain systems are, unfortunately, not 100% foolproof and do require maintenance or even replacement in certain situations. We encourage all our customers to take regular preventative steps that maintain the integrity of their storm drains. But if a storm drain does become damaged, it’s important for homeowners and property managers to fix it as soon as possible, especially before the rainy season begins. Backups and clogs can lead to expensive and dangerous flooding, and in certain circumstances, broken storm drains can even lead to water pe...

Storm drain and catch basin cleaning are critical components to keeping local waterways clear. Best management practices should be incorporated into standard operating procedures to ensure performance objectives are met and to ensure the safety of the work crew performing the cleaning and the general public.  It is important to know the purpose of the cleaning, which is typically one of the following: Emergency   — The requirement is to remove or relieve a blockage to prevent stormwater overflow, backup, noncompliance and property damage. Routine maintenance  — The requirement is to maintain the hydraulic handling capacity of the storm sewer system, as well as prevent point source pollution from entering a waterway. New construction  — The purpose of cleaning new construction storm drainage systems is to remove any sediment or debris that mats have accumulated in a new system during the construction process.  Once crews determine th...

Discover How Often You Should Clean Your Catch Basins Among the multitude of equipment a facilities staff must oversee, catch basins (or storm drains) are certainly not the most complex; however, they play a vital role in maintaining the safety and health of a facility. A catch basin accepts stormwater, provides some basic physical filtration, and then releases the effluent into the watershed or a sewer system.  So as long as storm water continues to drain, what is there to worry about? Probably not much — but at some point, the catch basin will back up, and a contractor will be brought in to fix the problem until the next flooding occurs. For many facilities, such a “run-to-fail” policy may be working just fine. But is it the most economically efficient approach to managing catch basins? To answer for yourself, consider some of the differences between these two options: Conduct biannual inspections and perform cleanings as needed. Fix problems as they arise...

Cost-Effective Drywell Maintenance Solutions A drywell is a small excavated pit filled with either gravel or stone that plays a vital role in temporary storage of rainwater until it eventually soaks into the ground soil. Its connection to a roof downspout is direct or indirect for effective collection of rainwater. Although it has many merits associated with rain garden, it barely involves landscaping or planting maintenance. Many people prefer to install a drywell at home because the overall installation cost is affordable. Ideally, it is the one of the quickest and simplest ways to manage rainwater from the rooftop, allowing it to infiltrate through the soil. This in turn recharges the ground aquifer. In addition, it enhances water quality as it effectively reduces rainwater runoff and sewer overflow into the local streams and rivers. Over the course of time, solid and scum, lint as well as soap in wastewater can easily clog openings in the well walls and pores ...

What is a Catch Basin Catch Basins  can flow directly to a sump, brook, creek, river, lake, bay, and sometimes right to the ocean. It is not uncommon to find used engine oil, antifreeze, and other common solvents and toxins inside of  Catch Basins .  I have also found animals stuck in these drains, bullfrogs, a snake, big turtles, fish, and crawfish. I even found my cat Stormy, he was less than two months old stuck in a storm drain. Keeping toxins out of  catch basins  and  storm drains  is very necessary for the  environment .  Having a reputable company clean your  catch basins , storm drains,  dry wells , outflow pipes, is also critical. When a business cares to clean a drain correctly and dispose of the material correctly it keeps the  environment  healthy which benefits all ecosystems, our food, water, animals, and even each other. In some cases the bottom of a  Catch Basin  is solid, ...

WHAT IS STORM WATER? Storm water (or polluted runoff) is rain or melting snow that flows over the ground. In urban or developed areas, storm water runs over pavement and parking lots, picking up oil and other pollutants before flowing into a nearby river or stream. In more natural areas including forests and wetlands, storm water can soak into the ground, or be stored and filtered. WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS OF “IMPERVIOUS SURFACES”? Impervious surfaces such as roads, parking lots, and roofs associated with sprawling urban development significantly change natural river flow patterns and the recharge of underground water supplies. Rainfall cannot soak into the ground through these surfaces and thus does not replenish groundwater supplies. Impervious surfaces also increase the amount and speed of water entering rivers and other water bodies. The result is an increase in the severity and frequency of floods, the displacement and destruction of habitat for fish and other water ...