In a perfect world, only water would go down a floor drain. In the real world, your drains are catching everything that rides in on tires and boots: road sand, grit, sludge, salt, sediment, and whatever mystery cocktail ends up on the shop floor. A commercial/industrial sand trap is a large underground tank that slows […]

Storm drain systems can involve both public infrastructure and private property features . Public systems typically include street drains, curbs, and municipal piping. However, once stormwater enters private property, through catch basins, retention ponds, or culverts, the responsibility may shift.

High-pressure water jetting We can insert a high-pressure hose into the drain to blast through clogs . This process can remove grease, tree roots, debris, and other solid obstructions.

Some of the heavier sediment and small objects may settle in a catch basin, or sump , which lies immediately below the outlet, where water from the top of the catch basin reservoir overflows into the sewer proper.

Storm drains typically require cleaning every five years , with municipalities often cleaning 20 of their systems annually. However, areas prone to heavy debris accumulation or near sensitive water bodies may need more frequent cleaning.