Temperatures in the Boston and Worcester areas are finally inching upwards bringing the hope of spring to a winter-weary region. The increased warmth combined with longer days of sunshine also melts the mountains of snow from one of the worst snow years in recorded history. With all this melting will come a higher than normal volume of water runoff with potential for spring flooding.
Trapped in many of the snow piles are also an unusual amount of debris and waste that can potentially clog catch basins. Keeping catch basins clear will prevent storm sewer blockages and reduce the amount of pollutants entering our precious rivers and streams. Good water flow will also reduce flooding, that with the large amount of snow of this past season can actually be damaging to automobiles, as well as a nuisance to pedestrians. Properly functioning catch basins actually direct runoff away from your property decreasing damage from water to structures, especially anything built from wood.
Should sediment or debris not be correctly captured by the catch basin, debris that enters with water can be swept along downstream in the sewer system where it may become trapped. Dislodging any debris, especially large items, is far more work from the depths of the system, leading to a costly problem. Left unchecked, the entire integrity of the underground infrastructure is compromised with potential for joint separation, leaks, and even collapse as bad as sinkholes. If you are located in a conservation area, it is very important to comply with local, state and federal environmental laws, protecting the environment in the process.
VacTone utilizes sophisticated Vactor units to VAC out a catch basin while minimizing any damage to the basin frames and will not pull the hoods off of the outlets, if they are evident. Our high-efficiency vacuum equipment extracts solids, sludge and liquids and then we transport it safely via fully insured, fully authorized trucks according to U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
While routine maintenance of your catch basins is highly recommended, if you have not kept up with them during this past winter, now is the time to prepare for Spring. Learn more about catch basin cleaning at: http://www.vactone.com/services/catch-basin-cleaning