# Aboveground Assets **URL:** https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/ **Author:** Carlie Utesch **Published:** October 10, 2024 > Aboveground stormwater assets collect and treat stormwater, offering water quality benefits and reducing flooding. --- ** [Stormwater Systems](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/) # Aboveground Assets * ## Managing Stormwater Aboveground Aboveground stormwater control measures treat stormwater without utilizing underground infrastructure. These are typically assets you can spot on your property including retention ponds, riprap swales or green infrastructure.  [ Request a Consultation ](#) ![Aboveground Assets - AQUALIS](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/aboveground-systems.body_.jpg) ## Maintaining Aboveground Stormwater Assets Property owners can visually inspect these assets, or stormwater control measures (SCMs), regularly to ensure they are functioning as designed. Aboveground assets may be confused as landscaping choices, but serve a purpose to treat or store stormwater. These assets can also offer visual appeal for properties.  Without maintenance your SCMs are subject to failure and potential regulatory violations. ### Inspecting Aboveground Stormwater Assets Aboveground stormwater assets require regular maintenance as vegetation can quickly grow to an unruly state.  In some municipalities, property owners are required to regularly inspect their stormwater systems. This often involves a report conducted by a certified stormwater professional or professional engineer. If your municipality or operation and maintenance agreement requires these inspection reports, call AQUALIS today.  ![sand filtration system for stormwater management](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/body-2-edited-1-300x300.jpg) ### [San Antonio, Texas | Sand Filter Remediation](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/san-antonio-tex-sand-filter-remediation/) The sand filter basin on this site was not maintained and over time became laden with vegetation and no longer offered water quality benefits. [View the case study](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/san-antonio-tex-sand-filter-remediation/) * * ### [Repairing an Above Ground Stormwater Facility](https://aqualisco.com/repairing-an-above-ground-stormwater-facility/) Repairs can range from minor erosion solutions to large scale remediation projects. [Download the FREE whitepaper](https://aqualisco.com/repairing-an-above-ground-stormwater-facility/) * ## Lifespan of Aboveground SCMs The stormwater system on your property was designed before construction began. When originally created, engineers designed stormwater control measures to temporarily store stormwater after significant rain events. Stormwater systems vary greatly across regions and depending on when construction began. Each system has a mix of above and below ground stormwater control measures to properly treat and convey the expected stormwater runoff. To keep these assets in working order, they must be regularly maintained. Maintenance of Aboveground SCMs: - Visual inspection of structures - Vegetation removal - Sediment removal - Trash and debris removal - Clearing inlet and outlet pipes - Maintain aesthetic appeal * ## Prolong The Life of Your Stormwater System AQUALIS offers comprehensive maintenance and regular servicing solutions tailored to your property to ensure your stormwater systems operate correctly while extending the life of your investment and avoiding costly regulatory violations. ### Aboveground Stormwater Control Measures * [**Retention Ponds**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/retention-pond/) Stormwater asset designed to hold a permanent volume of water at all times with extra capacity for rain events.  ** [**Detention Ponds**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/detention-pond/) Stormwater asset designed to temporarily hold volumes of water during and shortly after a rain event.  ** [**Grassed Swales & Rip Rap**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/grassed-swales-and-rip-rap/) Stormwater asset designed to allow runoff to infiltrate therefore improving water quality while slowing water velocity.  ** **Gabion Baskets** Stormwater asset that prevents erosion by stabilizing and retaining sediment.  ** [**Green Infrastructure**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/) Stormwater assets that utilize vegetation to mimic natural processes like infiltration ** [**Inlets & Outfalls**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/outfalls/) Entry and exit points for stormwater conveyance.  ** [**Infiltration Basins**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/stormwater-infiltration-assets/) Stormwater asset that allows for natural runoff infiltration to restore ground water supply.  ** [**Level Spreaders**](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/aboveground-assets/level-spreaders/) Stormwater asset that disperses runoff along a concrete channel, reducing erosion.  ## Natural Vegetation Management A customer site in Lakewood, Wash. was experiencing vegetation overgrowth that was invasive and unsightly. To prevent the vegetation from overtaking stormwater assets, goats were used to naturally remove the plants and protect existing stormwater assets.  [Read More](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/lakewood-wash-vegetation-management/) [ ** ](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/lakewood-wash-vegetation-management/%20%20) * ## Our Certifications ![Associated General Contractors of America Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/agc@2x.jpg) ![Post Construction BMP Inspector Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bmp@2x.jpg) ![Certified Arborist Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ipa@2x.jpg) ![Lateral Assessment Certification Program Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lacp@2x.jpg) ![Manhole Assessment Certification Program Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/macp@2x.jpg) [View All Certifications](https://aqualisco.com/expertise/our-certifications/) * ## Did you receive an NOV? Have an urgent need? 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