Storm drain cleaning and catch basin cleaning are practical property protection tasks. The details vary by site, but the goal is consistent: remove material that reduces drainage capacity before it turns into flooding, access issues, or infrastructure damage.
1. Standing water around the grate after rain
Standing water around the grate after rain is one of the clearest signs that flow capacity is reduced.
2. Visible sediment, odors, trash, vegetation growth, or
Visible sediment, odors, trash, vegetation growth, or water backing up from nearby drains can indicate a full or blocked basin.
3. Parking lot flooding often starts with one
Parking lot flooding often starts with one or two neglected structures at low points.
4. Cleaning early helps prevent sediment from moving
Cleaning early helps prevent sediment from moving farther into storm drain lines.
StormVac Services supports commercial, municipal, and industrial customers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with vacuum truck services, eductor truck services, parking lot drain cleaning, and preventive stormwater maintenance programs.