Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Blog
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...
Important Storm Water Maintenance Equipment
For more than 22 years, SWIMS has been providing comprehensive services and unparalleled expertise in the storm water pollution prevention industry. We’re committed to keeping California’s waterways clean, and your site in compliance with local laws. That means: we know which stormwater...
Keeping Your Site Compliant Post Construction
Keeping your storm water site compliant with numerous local rules and regulations can feel like a full-time job. However, the state of California is strict when it comes to storm water system compliance, and isn’t afraid to issue fines for discrepancies or negligent reporting. Here’s what you...
Stormwater Construction Site Success: Cut Fines, Win Approval, and Build with Confidence
Breaking ground on a new project comes with a mountain of paperwork and logistics. Plans, permits, scheduling, coordination, each detail matters. Still, if you overlook your stormwater construction site controls, even a perfectly engineered build can be derailed by hefty fines and schedule delays....
Why is My Stormwater System Flooding?
Flooding in your stormwater system is more than just a headache – it’s a serious problem. It can cause interruptions for your business, have major impacts on your property and neighboring properties, and cost you a lot of money. Flooding is usually caused by one of the following reasons: An...
Mosquito Abatement and Stormwater System Compliance
Mosquitos are more than a nuisance. They are one of the deadliest creatures on the planet, responsible for spreading diseases that affect millions each year. Effective mosquito abatement is an essential part of stormwater system management, especially in California where dense urban infrastructure...