Storm Sewer Cleaning

 

In order to prevent the flooding of homes and businesses, stormwater is carried away. It is channeled into gutters, storm drains, and catch basins that flow into underground pipes. These underground pipes carry the water to our nearest pond, wetland, or lake.

 

From that pond or wetland, it will continue to go through a channel of ponds until eventually this stormwater will flow to the lake or river.

 

The contents of our storm water can have detrimental impacts on our water resources.

 

Oil, grease, and pesticides can harm wildlife and fish. It can kill the animals that inhabit these natural areas, leaving sterile wetland environments.

 

Leaves, grass clippings, fertilizer, and pet waste carry high amounts of phosphorous. The phosphorous causes nutrient rich conditions allowing algae and nuisance weeds to flourish.

Algae is the green scummy material often seen in our ponds and lakes. It is responsible for the greenish brown color of the water. As algae grows and dies, it recycles the phosphorous. It also uses oxygen and can be responsible for fish kills.