Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Blog
How StormTek Full Trash Capture Device Will Save You Time and Money
You probably know by now that as a property owner, you must keep any and all trash from passing through your storm water system into waterways.
But this doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming. In fact, StormTek, the exclusive full-trash capture device from SWIMS, makes this easy. Once our device is installed, you won’t have to think twice about it.
How Storm Water Runoff Pollution Affects Your Business, Your Health, and Your Community
If you live in California, you’re used to doing the rain dance. When we finally see some precipitation, the standard greeting shifts from “How are you?” to “Did you see it’s raining? We need it!”
Luckily, most of this storm/rainwater gets absorbed by the soil and plants. But with increasing construction and development, storm water has fewer places to go. What happens with all this excess water?
Weed Control for Property Managers
Nothing ruins the look and feel of a property quite like overgrown weeds. But they’re not just unsightly – they can cause major problems, the biggest being the risk of wildfire. With summer approaching, it’s in our best interests to reduce fire hazards as much as possible.
The Simplest and Most Effective Way to Remove Trash From Your Storm Water System
California’s waterways are in trouble. Our rivers, lakes, and ocean are becoming overwhelmed with trash and debris, posing a major threat to aquatic life, wildlife, and public health. Your community deserves clean waterways. StormTek is California’s leading trash capture method, with thousands of…
How Erosion Control Will Help You Avoid Fines and Keep Your Construction Project on Schedule
Erosion happens when the earth’s materials (rocks, soil, etc.) become worn down and transported by natural forces like water or wind. Sometimes this process is sped up by human activity, such as construction. Soil, in particular, contains material that’s vital to life, which is why California has...
How Does SWIMS Maintain Storm Water Vaults?
Storm water vaults play a key role in storm water management. Designed to keep trash and debris from entering waterways, these vaults require regular maintenance and cleanings to make sure they function as they should. When you don’t prioritize regular maintenance of your storm water vaults, your...
How Much Should Storm Water System Maintenance Cost
We understand that cost is a major consideration when settling on a storm water system maintenance plan for your property. As each site varies greatly, it can be difficult to provide the exact pricing of installation, maintenance, and inspection(s). On average, for the properties with few storm...
How Do I Know SWIMS is Qualified to Help Me?
Storm water systems that function properly are crucial to keeping our waterways clean and healthy. A knowledgeable and experienced storm water management company will make sure your system runs smoothly, helping you avoid major problems and fines. But how can you identify a qualified storm water...
How Often Do I Need to Change My Stormwater Filter
Functioning properly, your stormwater system keeps harmful pollutants and debris from draining into California’s rivers, lakes and ocean. The storm filter is the powerhouse of the stormwater system, capturing and treating stormwater runoff before it has the chance to enter our waterways. Regular...