Clean water catch basins, better known as storm drains, are essential to efficient stormwater management, and it is important to make sure they are always working properly. Regular maintenance and professional cleaning will allow you to rest assured that your catch basins are fully functioning. Knowing how to identify the signs that your storm drains need cleaning can be a great advantage to avoiding any further damage.
Why Storm Drains Are Important
Storm drains collect excess water runoff from areas like roadways, parking lots, public recreational areas, business complexes, and more. They are designed to prevent flooding by taking in the excess water. Heavy sewer grates assist in preventing toxins from reaching local water supply by collecting this trash and debris.
Over time, the debris can create clogs within the drain system. Standing water and flooded areas are a sure sign that its time to call professional help from an experienced local septic and sewer company.
Why Storm Drains Malfunction
The two common types of materials that are used to build clean water catch basins, corrugated steel, and concrete, both of which can become damaged over time, creating several serious issued if left untended.
Corrugated steel can corrode over time due to different substances in the pipes eating away the metal. Concrete can crack due to the weight of each section and how they can move apart from each other after several years.
Identifying The Signs Of Clogged Or Damaged Storm Drains And Who To Call
Signs to look out for can be anything such as sagging land or concrete, leaking water, flooding, off-putting odors, or more. Immediate action is required in this event because it can cause larger issues like traffic ways flooding or even sinkholes.
Knowing these signs will allow you to know when to contact a professional right away if ever needed. It is important to research a local company ahead of time, so you are prepared, especially in areas that see significant rainfall like Washington State.
Here at All Septic & Sewer, proudly serving King, Pierce, and Thurston counties, we use the most advanced technology on the market to make sure the job is done efficiently, and we recommend settling for nothing less.
Storm Drains Require Professional And Advanced Technology
We use the two most common and efficient methods of catch basin cleaning technology, Clamshell truck, and Vactor truck. Clamshell trucks use a claw-like mechanism to remove debris like large branches and trash. Vactor trucks, however, use a pump to remove debris and dirt, and because of the nature of this process, it can often be a more thorough cleaning.
There are many reasons to make sure you do regular cleaning on your storm drains or catch basins. To further educate the public, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) even released a Catch Basin Cleaning Fact Sheet that mentions the benefits of the removal of sediment, decaying debris, and polluted water from a storm drain.
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