Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Blog
Preparing Storm Water Systems for Winter with SWIMS
As winter nears and the days grow short, preparing storm water systems for winter should be on every property manager’s list. The storms and chills of the season don’t wait for anyone, especially when it comes to drains, filters, and treatment devices that keep your property running smoothly. With...
Prepare Your Construction Site for Winter the Smart Way
Crunch time arrives as the air sharpens, daylight fades, and winter storms loom over California and beyond. Now is the perfect moment to prepare your construction site for winter with care. Cold weather, heavy rains, and surprise freezes can cost more than lost time, they hit the budget and morale...
Essential Storm Drain Service to Keep Your Property Compliant and Flood-Free
Storm drains do a lot of heavy lifting. Most of the time, you don’t think about them. But when they fail, everything else gets messy fast. Storm drain service helps avoid that by keeping everything flowing the way it should before storms hit. Why Storm Drain Service Matters Year-Round California’s...
How to Prepare for California’s Stormwater Compliance Deadline
Picture this: It’s late August 2025. Your construction site is making great progress; steel is going up, concrete curing, the trades are on schedule. But while everyone’s eyes are on the next inspection or milestone, a quiet deadline is sneaking up fast: September 1, 2025. That’s when California’s...
Think Beyond the Grader: Why Stormwater Compliance Doesn’t End After the Grader Leaves
In the early phases of a construction project, stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices) are often installed by the grader. From straw wattles, silt fencing and inlet protection, these initial controls are treated as a checklist item, installed once and done. But here’s the truth: grading is...
O&M Agreement for New Properties
When a new property is developed, the work does not stop once the concrete sets and the landscaping looks good. Behind the scenes, one of the most important responsibilities is still on the table. That responsibility is establishing an O&M agreement. It is not flashy, but it is essential. What...
Termination Agreement Essentials for Stormwater Compliance Success
When a construction project wraps up, you're not done just because the hard hats come off. There’s still paperwork with real legal weight that needs to be finalized. One of the most important is the notice of termination agreement. For stormwater compliance, it is the final box to check. What Is a...
Winter Storm Water System Inspections: A Key to Preventing Costly Damage
Winter is still in full effect, and with it comes the possibility of heavy rains and stormy weather. For property managers, business owners, and municipalities, ensuring that your storm water system is up to the task of handling these seasonal changes is crucial. Winter storm water system...
BMP Reinforcement: Ensuring Erosion Control Success
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are essential in construction site management, preventing erosion and sediment displacement that can lead to environmental damage and regulatory penalties. BMP reinforcement is crucial, especially during high-impact seasons like winter when rainfall can overwhelm...