# Catch Basin Cleanings **URL:** https://aqualisco.com/service/vactor-jetting-services/industrial-vacuumation/catch-basin-cleanings/ **Author:** Erin **Published:** October 15, 2021 >       Catch Basins, Grates & Inlets Commercial Catch Basin Cleaning Services Maintaining Catch Basins AQUALIS offers catch basin cleaning services to ensure your stormwater system functions as designed and protects your property from flooding. Request a Consultation Call... ---       ** Catch Basins, Grates & Inlets # Commercial Catch Basin Cleaning Services * ## Maintaining Catch Basins AQUALIS offers catch basin cleaning services to ensure your stormwater system functions as designed and protects your property from flooding. [ Request a Consultation ](https://aqualisco.com/request-a-consultation/) [ Call (888) 590-9685 ](tel:8885909685) ![AQUALIS employee inspecting a catch basin](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Photo-Feb-21-1-19-20-PM-1.jpg) ## Responsibility to Maintain Also referred to as storm drains or curb drain inlets, [catch basins](https://aqualisco.com/what-is-a-catch-basin-how-they-work/) are the first line of defense against property flooding. Partnering with AQUALIS ensures your stormwater systems are prepared to protect your property. Our certified stormwater professionals are expert vactor and jetting providers, capable of safely and efficiently clearing your catch basins to protect your property from possible stormwater damages. AQUALIS provides catch basin cleaning services using [state-of-the-art hydro-combo trucks](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-services/stormwater-vactor-services/) that utilize high-pressured jets of water to: - **Dislodge Debris**: Debris, trash and sediment that accumulates within catch basins can lead to clogged systems, flooding and erosion caused by diverted water flow. Vactor and Jetting services clear underground systems allowing stormwater to flow correctly into stormwater systems. - **Remove Intrusive Roots**: Pressurized jets of water are powerful enough to cut through intrusive roots that may damage stormwater systems but gentle enough that no threat is posed to other aspects of the system. - **Restore System Flow** **Performance**: Clogs and slow drainage can hinder the performance of stormwater systems, increasing the risk of flooding and erosion on site. Catch basin cleaning services ensure systems are performing at their intended capacity to minimize your property’s risk. ## Learn More about Stormwater Repairs ## Vactor and Jetting Services vs. Mechanical Catch Basin Cleanings MCB cleanings utilize a hydraulic clamshell to manually lift and remove debris from within catch basins. While sufficient for some sites, vactor and jetting services offer a more thorough and effective catch basin cleaning. Utilizing pressurized water to dislodge materials and an industrial level suction power is then used to remove sludge, dirt and other debris from catch basins. In addition, Vactor and jetting applications help to remove sediment, extending the period between required cleanings. ### Catch Basins and Mosquitos If your site is facing a mosquito issue, catch basins may be to blame. If a catch basin becomes clogged and water cannot flow properly, water pooling will occur. This stagnant water is ideal for mosquito breeding and can lead to a boom in mosquito populations on your site. If mosquitoes are prevalent throughout your parking lot, [contact us](https://aqualisco.com/contact-us/) to see if catch basin cleanings may be right for you. AQUALIS’ team of highly trained hydro-combo truck operators and stormwater specialists are here to offer quick, effective and risk-mitigating catch basin cleaning services. Schedule a [free consultation](https://aqualisco.com/request-a-consultation/) and learn how AQUALIS can protect your property. ![grate removed from a catch basin](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/catch-basin.jpg) ![infographic detailing the parts of a catch basin](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Picture1.png) ## Parts of a Catch Basin As the first line of defense against trash and debris, catch basins experience [regular wear and tear](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-repairs-rehabilitations/catch-basin-repairs/). While there are [various designs of catch basins](https://aqualisco.com/service/stormwater-management/stormwater-systems/underground-infrastructure/catch-basins-inlets-grates/), including curb inlets and drop inlets, here are the parts of a typical catch basin. - **Junction Box: **Often, these are installed as a large concrete box that comes ready-made. The junction box is where water flows to access the rest of the stormwater system, and is the most accumulation of dirt, trash and debris occurs and where cleaning services are required. - **Junction Box Cover: **Sized to the opening of the junction box and metal grate. - **Adjustment Riser**: Used to level the junction box and cover with the surrounding ground elevation. Specially designed for each catch basin so water will flow downhill into the opening. The riser often erodes quicker than the rest of the catch basin structure and must be inspected regulatory for degradation. - **Metal Grate: **Used for safety to prevent passersby from falling. ### Catch Basin Cleaning Frequency At a minimum, catch basins should be cleared on an annual basis. However, stormwater professionals recommend biannual cleanings to decrease the risk of flooding or system failures substantially. Pre-winter cleanings may be required to remove the accumulation of organic matter, including leaf litter that collects within systems during the fall and prepares systems for the influx of snowmelt that will bombard systems in the months to come. If a severe storm is expected, scheduling a pre-storm cleaning can prepare assets for significant rain events to minimize the flood risk associated with the storm. ## 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 NOVs. ### Systems We Maintain * [**Retention Ponds**](#0) Vegetated system designed to hold a permanent volume of water at all times with extra capacity for rain events ** [**Detention Ponds**](#0) Vegetated system designed to hold temporary volumes of water during and following a rain event ** [**Grassed Swales**](#0) Vegetated system designed with specific water quality and quantity aspects to channel runoff while promoting infiltration ** [**Infiltration Device**](#0) Vegetated system designed with highly permeable soils that facilitate infiltration and groundwater recharge ** [**Level Spreaders**](#0) Devices installed at pipe or channel outfalls that convert high-velocity channelized flow into diffused sheet flow for infiltration and removal of particulate pollutants ** [**Outfalls**](#0) Outfalls are the drainage or discharge point of a stormwater system. They are designed to convey water away from urban areas. ** [**Stormwater Vaults**](#0) Underground storage for collecting stormwater. Vaults have a storage capacity that regulates the flow of stormwater as it continues further downstream and off property. ** [**Catch Basins, Inlets, Grates, and Manholes**](#0) These assets are collection points that allow stormwater runoff to enter stormwater assets where the water can be stored. ** [**Storm Sewers and Culverts**](#0) Underground infrastructure, also called pipelines, that convey stormwater from one place to another. ** [**Hydrodynamic Separators**](#0) Underground systems that utilize technology and innovations to removal trash, debris, sediment and hydrocarbons from stormwater. ** [**Dry Wells**](#0) An underground SCM that allows stormwater to infiltrate back into the groundwater rather than another SCM or body of water. ** [**Proprietary Systems**](#0) Designed systems often retrofitted into storm sewers with storage and pollutant removal capabilities where aboveground SCM may be costly or unviable. ## Corrective Maintenance Protects Assets Regular maintenance of stormwater assets protects properties from failures related to buildup and structural issues. This client is required by the local municipality to inspect and repair the stormwater system on their property to full compliance every five years. During this regular inspection, defects were found and remediated before more serious issues surfaced. [Read the Case Study](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/broward-county-fla-corrective-maintenance-protects-assets/) ** * ## Why Choose AQUALIS ### Leader in Comprehensive Water Resource Management * AQUALIS is the nationwide leader delivering sustainable water compliance management for stormwater, wastewater and drinking water. Completing tens of thousands of jobs with the largest retailers and property management companies in the United States.  ### Nationwide Presence with Local Knowledge ** AQUALIS operates nationwide with localized offices and regional crews to provide solutions to ensure compliance and expertise for any location in the US and Puerto Rico. Our exposure to regionally-based systems aides in our ability to triage client issues as well as develop the proper remediation strategy. ### Quality Service and Customer Satisfaction ** Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience is one of our core values. No job is complete without ensuring quality standards are met and on the path for long-term success. 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