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What Can Get Caught in Storm Drains and Catch Basins

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Storm drains and catch basins are essential components of drainage systems that prevent water runoff from causing millions of dollars in damage to homes in BC each year. Clogged catch basins can cause disastrous flooding of surrounding homes. Regular cleaning of catch basins is essential for proper rainwater runoff.

Every year, needless flooding occurs because catch basins are not cleaned or because they were misused. Storm drains are often misused by people who have no idea that dumping fallen leaves or grass clippings into these drains will do any harm. Dry waste like leaves and grass sits in the drains and gradually gets compacted by gravity and gets sticky as moisture is absorbed.

Catch Basin DiagramThe moist waste will stick to the walls of the drain in the same way that grease will stick to the walls of your arteries. Dirt also helps the other debris stick as it is a magnet for moisture. The dirt mixes with grass clippings and, literally, it makes clay in the same way that ancient engineers used it to make bricks. Without applying huge amounts of water, it is impossible to break this dirt and grass apart.

As the waste accumulates on the walls and floor of the catch basin, the capacity for the basin to take away drain water is reduced and restricted. Routine rainfall can no longer be drained away quickly enough and water backs up from the drain. Flooding then results and will continue to happen until the drain is professionally cleaned.

Storm drains can also get clogged with garbage. While it may be tempting to sweep that paper and cardboard waste left down the storm drain, the consequences will be disastrous later. It is also not advisable to sweep dirt and dust into storm drains either, as the dirt will bond with water that comes through and start the process of accumulation and constriction of flow.

Catch Basins and When to Clean Them

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A catch basin is something that’s very easy for a busy person to ignore. Catch basins are also known as “storm drains” and are responsible for diverting excess water run-off into proper drainage channels. When they work properly, they help prevent flooding and oversaturation of critical drain fields and homes.

How often you clean your catch basin depends on the purpose that it serves. In BC, many places have catch basins that are connected to sump pumps due to the area’s moist climate and high rates of precipitation. You’ll find BC septic tank cleaning services also come with offers to clean catch basins. Companies such as Edenflo can provide both types of services.

Catch basins shouldn’t be used as dumps for yard clippings or other natural waste. They can not only back up if clogged, but over time, the walls of the basins get caked with debris and their ability to drain run-off is reduced. If the basin is connected to a sump pump, the waste can clog and break the pump itself, which can leave your home flooded during wet weather.

A catch basin should be cleaned every five years if you are not using your sump pump often. If your sump runs frequently, the basin should be cleaned annually and the sump pump should be inspected. You can schedule this service along with septic tank cleaning and maintenance.

Clogged catch basins may require additional remediation. Edenflo can provide this service. The standard remedy for cleaning a clogged catch basin is called hydro excavation. Pressurized water is literally used to excavate the debris out of the basin. The debris is captured with a vacuum on a pump truck.

Preventative maintenance of catch basins is as simple as controlling what debris goes into them and having the basins cleaned on an annual basis. Doing these two things will enable you to avoid most issues with catch basins.

Time for Spring Cleaning – Book your Catch Basin Cleaning

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After any significant storm, it is always a good time for spring cleaning to ensure that the catch basin is free of debris and accumulated dirt. More than just a preventative measure, normal cleanings can ensure that the catch basin is flowing freely, and working properly.

A storm drain, or catch basin, in every neighborhood provides proper drainage of excess water that accumulates after a storm, or from melting snow. Many of the catch basins all across British Columbia experience high flooding throughout the year. It is imperative to remove debris and sediment that has built up and accumulated in the catch basins. Any debris that is left on the surface grates or catch basins will eventually decompose. The rotting solids will make their way into the waterways and can significantly reduce the levels of dissolved oxygen which would increase levels of bacteria in the water.

Remove Harmful Solids
Alternatively, by utilizing vacuum pumps and other devices, the equipment can loosen away all compacted material and remove the solids from the basin. In some areas, this spring cleaning process should be performed frequently as a way to eliminate any blocking of the system which could cause neighborhoods to flood.

Routine basin maintenance is essential because debris, sediment, leaves, trash, chemicals and other harmful pollutants can so easily enter the storm drains. By removing the debris quickly, the removal process can eliminate the potential of the harmful pollutants that could make their way into the beautiful streams, rivers and lakes of British Columbia.

Ideally, it is highly recommended to create and implement an effective catch basin maintenance schedule to ensure that storm water structures and catch basins are flowing freely. To maintain an effective sump capacity, it is recommended that the basin be cleaned before they are half-full or when quickly filling up with dirt, leaves and other debris after the winter months. This can significantly reduce higher pollutant loads and harmful discharges to the area surface waters.

What is Catch Basin and Sump Cleaning?

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The sewage system plays an important role in every neighbourhood. This prevents floods and ensures that the rainwater is irrigated properly out of the establishments and buildings.

The catch basin and sump are just two of the many components of a sewage system. The sump pit is usually found under the basement where it collects the water and fluids and ensures that the basement is dry. The catch basin, on the other hand, is a part of the storm drain. It traps debris to prevent them from entering the pipes. Even if these two are completely different, both are used in preventing water to accumulate in unwanted places.

The sump pit and catch basin are used all throughout the year, no matter which part of the world you are from. This is the reason why they frequently get blocked by soil and other debris that aren’t caught by the grills. If this happens, there may be water damage in the basement and puddles in the road. Proper maintenance and regular cleaning for these sewage parts is a must, especially if you want to avoid such nuisance and problems. This is also helpful for flooding prevention.

In cleaning the catch basin and sump pit, the deposits and the sludge in those places are hosed and scraped off. This tends to be a bit difficult and tricky if done on your own. This is why contacting professional services is advised for these situations.

Edenflo can provide you with professional cleaning services for your sump pits and catch basins. This prevents the drainage from getting blocked, which may cause problems for you and your family. They can do hydro flushing and hydro excavating in order to clean up the sewage. This preps the sewage system for the storm and keeps your basements dry. Aside from cleaning, they also offer the construction of underground facilities like septic tank and water pipes.

What is Catch Basin and Sump Cleaning?

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Catch basins and sump pits are two of the most often used words in relation to property management. Although completely unrelated—one is found on the road, while the other is located at home—those two parts of a sewage system prevents water from accumulating in places where it shouldn’t be.

While there is no denying that water is important, there are times when excess water gets into places where possessions could be easily destroyed. Therefore, it is important to have a drainage system that will direct water to a different location. This is where catch basins and sump pits come in—but first, a definition.

A catch basin is a type of drainage found on roads. When it rains, water accumulates on the lower part of the path, creating puddles that are not only unsightly but also inconvenient to walk on. A catch basin filters large debris and removes water from roadways and directs it to oceans, lakes and other bodies of water.

A sump pit, on the other hand, is located in the basement of homes. It holds the water that has collected inside the house and contains it in the basement. Like the catch basin, the sump pit has a grate over it, which acts as a riddle to prevent debris from entering the pit.

Both the catch basin and the pump pit are frequently used every year. Because of that, they tend to catch debris that is not filtered by the grills. Therefore, regular cleaning of the basin and the pit is required.

Catch basin and sump pit cleaning involves hosing off sludge and dirt and scraping off remaining deposits from the containers. Accessing drainage is tricky work, so the cleaning should be left to professionals.

Cleaning the receptacles is one way of preventing drainage clogging. When the systems are plugged, water cannot flow through freely, which could cause flooding and overflowing.

Call Edenflo to book your catch basin or sump pit cleaning needs.

Benefits of a Catch Basin

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A catch basin allows rainwater collected on the streets to flow through underground pipes leading to sewer system. With a grate on top, a catch basin filters large debris from the road, ensuring that only water and smaller rubbish could fit through the slots.

Catch Basin Diagram

As an integral part of a municipal sewer system, the catch basin prevents roads from flooding. However, the catch basin itself could become clogged. A blocked catch basin is not effective in trapping debris and allowing water to flow freely through the drainpipes. Leaves, plastic and other objects could be stuck inside the basin, blocking off the passage of the water from roads.

Since the catch basin is used very often, it has to be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be able to serve its original function. An annual inspection should be done to see if the catch basin needs cleaning.

One way of knowing whether the basin should be cleaned is by looking at how much deposit has accumulated at the bottom. If the accumulated dirt is more than one-third the depth of the basin, then the catch basin needs to be cleaned. However, a weekly cleanup is required if trash has already found its way at the bottom of the basin.

The cleaning can be done either manually or by using an equipment. Vacuum pumps pull out the deposits, which are eventually disposed in landfills. Before the debris are thrown, a chemical analysis must first be conducted to check whether the hazardous waste is still within the EPA criteria. The analysis will dictate how the waste should be discarded.

Edenflo uses fast and effective methods for the removal of water, sand and debris from catch basins, culverts, sumps, storm and sanitary pump stations