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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