One Step At A Time For A Better Environment

If you have one or more storm drains on or next to your property, it is important to make sure that you are well aware of the ways in which you can keep up with storm drain maintenance. To help ensure that you will be able to keep them well maintained, you will want to review the following suggestions: 

Keep The Grate Free Of Debris

You want to make sure that you are doing everything possible to keep the grate of the storm drain clear of debris. Do not make the mistake of assuming that you can let some leaves and twigs collect on the grate and that they can just stay there until they get washed away. Doing that could create a clog in the storm drain. When there is a clog present, water could begin to back up and create a big mess on the street, your parking area, or even in your yard. Remove any and all debris whenever you see it and make it a point to check the condition of the grate regularly. Only focus on what is collecting on the top of the grate though. Never attempt to open the grate on your own.

Use Power Water Jets For Touch Clogs

If there is a clog and it is beneath the grate in a place that you cannot reach, you will need to use a power water jet to break apart the clog. You never want to attempt to open the grate because you or someone else could fall in. You also do not want to attempt to stick your arm down through the openings in the grate because you are putting yourself at risk of getting stuck. Instead, simply use a high-powered water jet to break apart the clog. Once the clog has been broken apart, it will be able to be washed down through the storm drain. If you do not have a powerful water jet, you can purchase or rent one through an equipment rental company.

Now that you have had a chance to review those maintenance tip suggestions, you should find that you are going to have a much easier time performing storm drain maintenance. If you need any additional assistance, you can always hire a contractor to help you with this. They might conduct the initial cleaning and maintenance steps and then revisit your storm drains a couple of times a year in order to ensure that they stay in good shape.

Contact a local storm drain cleaning company, such as CatchAll Environmental, for more information.