Beware of these dangers that come from dirty catch basins!
Catch basins are underground basins that act as a go-between for stormwater inlets and stormwater pipes. They allow debris like leaves, dirt, and more to settle at the bottom of the basin and allow the rainwater, snow, or wastewater to flow into the stormwater system without taking the debris with it. It means less pollution for natural waterways and less work for stormwater management systems. However, they need cleaning from time to time. What are the dangers of dirty catch basins?
Dangers of Neglecting Catch Basin Cleaning
System Erosion
Did you know that debris building up in the catch basin could contribute to erosion of the entire pipe system? The longer dirt stays in a manmade contraption, the quicker that contraption will deteriorate. Its deterioration can lead to the decay of the systems attached to it.
Washed Away Streets
If the stormwater cannot drain fast enough, the surfaces above the catch basins will flood. Do not underestimate the power of water! At its most severe, it is powerful enough to wash away entire bridges and roads. Asphalt and concrete are no match for its powerful flow!
Flooding
Floods in general are dangerous. Even if a flood doesn’t wash a road away, it is dangerous enough to wash people and vehicles away, causing loss of life and property. You can avoid floods by hiring professionals to clean out the catch basins on a schedule.
Polluted Waterways
Floods can cause soil erosion, which can bring pollutants from the soil and streets into natural waterways. Dirty catch basins alone can house pollutants that would dirty the local rivers, streams, etc., as well.
Avoid Catastrophes with Catch Basin Cleaning
Jet Blast Inc. can take the dangers of dirty catch basins away with the simple act of regular catch basin cleaning. Jet Blast also cleans man holes, culverts, and stormwater pipes, meaning the whole system can be clear and clean for the worst of storms to come through.
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