Catch Basin Repair
The Role of Catch Basins in Stormwater Management
Catch basins can look very different depending on the need of the property they were installed on. Often a concrete structure with a grated opening on the surface of a parking lot or sidewalk that collects stormwater and conveys it through pipelines underground. Grates may be used to collect debris and trash before it enters the pipeline.
The Impact of Wear and Tear on Stormwater Systems
Failure points related to surface water inlets are often at junction areas where structures meet and are joined with grouting. With constant exposure to rushing water, these connections endure wear and tear. Unfortunately, storm drains are susceptible to sinkholes especially in the traffic right of way. As the first line of defense, these structures capture trash and debris before it is released into waterways.
In some areas, property owners are required to label these drainage points with markers that say where the water will drain to; rivers, oceans, etc.
Common Structural Defects and Failures
Filler Loss
Failed Connections
Swales are designed with soil that allows water to infiltrate the ground, providing ground water recharge. Many SCMs utilize sunlight to facilitate evaporation and vegetation to facilitate denitrification
How SCMs Improve Water Quality
The detached pipe on this property allowed water to flow freely over unprotected soil, leading to the massive eroded area.
Severe Outlet Erosion | Athens, Georgia
AQUALIS stormwater professionals inspected a retail property and found severe damage to multiple catch basins, necessitating repairs to prevent environmental liability and ensure site operations.
Catch Basin Spray Cast | Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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