Detention Ponds
Detention Pond Maintenance
Detention ponds or dry detention basins are a common and cost-effective solution for stormwater management. Detention ponds provide important stormwater flow and flood control features, including reducing peak runoff rates by providing temporary storage during and immediately following rain events with discharges controlled by an engineered outlet device.
Dry Pond Functions
Detention ponds are designed to temporarily hold stormwater runoff after rain events. When functioning properly, detention ponds will fully drain within 72 hours after a rain event.
Improving Water Quality
These ponds also improve the stormwater quality from roads, parking lots, commercial areas and industrial sites by containing sediments, collecting debris and removing pollutants. Finally, stormwater detention ponds can function as open spaces and passive recreation areas, thus providing additional benefits in addition to improving stormwater quantity and quality.
Stormwater Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
Maintaining Detention Ponds
Properly maintained detention basins are effective at providing necessary runoff storage during storm events and removing pollutants and contaminants. At AQUALIS, we understand that ongoing maintenance is critical to the performance of a detention pond. Without regular maintenance, the system will eventually fail due to buildup and structural issues like sinkholes, and routine upkeep can prevent costly rehabilitative and restorative repairs. We offer comprehensive maintenance and regular servicing solutions to ensure your detention pond system operates correctly and avoid costly violation fees.
Without regular maintenance, the system will eventually fail due to buildup and structural issues
- Vegetation management, including mowing, trimming, invasive/ nuisance vegetation treatment and weed control
- Stabilize slopes and controlling erosion
- Clearing debris and trash
- Removing sediment buildup from the basin
- Preventing both inlet and outlet pipes from clogging
- Maintain the aesthetic appeal of the space
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 violations.
Systems We Maintain
Stormwater asset designed to hold a permanent volume of water at all times with extra capacity for rain events.
Stormwater asset designed to allow runoff to infiltrate therefore improving water quality while slowing water velocity.
Gabion Basket
Stormwater asset that prevents erosion by stabilizing and retaining sediment.
Stormwater assets that utilize vegetation to mimic natural processes like infiltration.
Entry and exit points for stormwater conveyance.
Stormwater asset that allows for natural runoff infiltration to restore ground water supply.
Stormwater asset that disperses runoff along a concrete channel, reducing erosion.
Detention Pond Rehabilitation
Over time, the settled solids accumulate and reduce the volume of the pond. To restore the pond to its original working order, the sediment layers are removed from the bottom, a process called dredging.
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