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What should a catch-basin cleaning estimate spell out?
When comparing catch-basin cleaning estimates, what scope details are most likely to affect the final cost? I’d want to know how many inlets are included, how deep the…
How do you protect a storm-drain inlet while landscaping?
What’s a practical way to keep loose soil and mulch from washing into a nearby storm-drain inlet during landscaping without creating a ponding problem? A temporary sediment barrier…
Intermittent storm drain gurgling after rain, blockage or normal flow?
I’m trying to work out whether an intermittent gurgling sound from a residential stormwater drain is worth investigating when there’s no visible flooding. The sound seems to come…
A compact dry well may not fit every roof-runoff site
A dry well puts storage in a compact pit, while a perforated infiltration trench spreads it along a longer area. I’m curious how you decide which layout fits…
Where should a rain garden’s overflow go?
A rain garden can handle some roof runoff, but its overflow still needs a sensible route when the soil can’t take water fast enough. A connection to a…
When does sediment in a catch basin point to a drainage problem?
What’s a reasonable way to judge whether leaves and sediment in a residential catch basin just need routine removal or point to a drainage problem? I’m curious what…
Buried downspout line or surface outlet for roof runoff?
A buried connection keeps a downspout from dumping water across the yard, but a blockage underground can be harder to spot and clear. A surface outlet is easier…
Finally fixed my flooded driveway nightmare
Every time it rained hard, my driveway would turn into a mini lake - super frustrating, you know? Tried a bunch of DIY fixes that didn't really help.…
Permeable pavers or an infiltration trench for roof runoff?
For runoff from a downspout, how do you decide between a permeable-paver area and a buried infiltration trench? I’m interested in what makes one a better fit when…
What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
So, I was walking home yesterday and noticed how much junk was piled up around the street drains - leaves, plastic bags, even someone's lost shoe (seriously, how…