Storm Water Basics & Information
Types of Storm Drains:
- Catch Basins
- Curb Inlets
- Trench Drains
- Dual or Double (Catch Basin and Curb Inlet Combined)
- Bio-Swales
Types of Filters:
- HydroCarbon Filter
- Trench Drain Filter
- Heavy Metal Filter
- Filter Socks
- Passive Filter
- Carbon Filter


- General Operational Requirements:
- Outlet Filtration System should drain to bio-swale/recycler/sewer
- EPA Approved Hydrocarbon Filters (minimum)
- ‘No Dumping” Sign Drains to Ocean or waterway
- Made of Stainless Steel #304
- Debris Catch or Screen to remove suspended solids
- Storm Drain Inspection and clean out every 6 months
- Filter replacement as needed
- Maintenance Verification & Documentation State of
- California EPA requires reporting to SMARTS if required

Storm drain services are available in the greater LA, San Bernardino, Orange, Inland Empire, Ventura and San Diego Counties
- Storm Drain Inspection & Cleaning
- Storm Drain Grate Repair & Replacement
- Catch Basin Design & Installations
- Catch Basin Filter Media Replacement and Parts
- “No Dumping” Sign Installation
- Medallions Or Painted Stencil
- We sell “Fossil Filter” Replacement Filter Bags with 50% more more filter media than competitive vendors.
- Catch Basin Inspections and Site Assessment