Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Stormwater
Get ready for storm season
Prepare now to make sure that stormwater treatment systems are functioning properly to reduce the potential for storm-related flooding
Stop “Poo”llution-Scoop the Poop
The Stormwater Division of the Environmental Services Department consists of 10 people who are responsible for maintenance of more than 4000 acres of drainage basin area. Included in this drainage basin are approximately:
- 675 Catch Basin and Control Structures
- 300 Wet and Dry Retention Ponds
- 35 miles of pipe
- 18 miles of major canals
- 130 miles of secondary swales
Mowing of canal banks and retention ponds
Reconstruction of canal banks that have eroded
Restoration of swales
Specialized equipment helps maintain the backyard canals
Herbicide spraying to control undesirable plants
Reconstruction of canal banks that have eroded
Restoration of swales
Specialized equipment helps maintain the backyard canals
Herbicide spraying to control undesirable plants
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Repair and replacement of pipes and catch basins
Respond to over 300 residential concerns annually
Stormwater permit approval and inspections
Management of EPA’s NPDES program for the City
Stormwater permit approval and inspections
Management of EPA’s NPDES program for the City
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