# Cleaning Stormwater Filtration Systems

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**Author:** Carlie Utesch
**Published:** October 17, 2024

> Filters are often incorporated in proprietary systems that collect and store stormwater. These systems, like all SCMs, should be inspected after significant rain events to ensure they are functioning correctly.

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# Cleaning Stormwater Filtration Systems
				
				
				
				
				
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## Stormwater Filtration
				
				
		
				
				
									Stormwater filters require regular maintenance and occasional replacement. Relying on a professional stormwater company will ease the stress of coordinating regular cleanings and maintaining compliance. 

								
				
				
				
									
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## Maintaining Filtration Systems
				
				
				
				
									Filters are often incorporated in proprietary systems and storm drains that collect and store stormwater. These systems, like all stormwater control measures, should be inspected after significant rain events to ensure they are functioning correctly. A stormwater professional should measure the sediment accumulation inside the device to determine is maintenance or replacement is necessary. 

Maintenance of these systems depends on manufacturer regulations. Specific guidelines can be found in the owner’s manual and maintenance guide. AQUALIS is a certified maintenance and inspector provider of proprietary systems. Call today to learn more about maintaining and inspecting the system on your property. 

								
				
				
		
				
				
					
### Cleaning Filters
				
				
				
				
									The method of cleaning filters depends on the proprietary device, most often requiring a vactor truck to remove muck and debris. In some cases, media bags can be removed and replaced by hand. It is crucial for the maintenance provider to be aware of regulatory protocols to appropriately dispose of the sediment and debris after removing it from the filters.  

								
				
				
				
					
				
		
					
				
				
							
			
		
						
				
					
				
		
		
					
		
				
				
					

		
		
		
		
		

        
            
            	
  
  
    	
      
        
    
          
        		
				
		
				
				
					
## 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**

								
				
		
				
				
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## 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**

								
				
		
				
				
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## 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.
				
				
				
				
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