HYDRO-EXCAVATION & VACUUM SERVICES METROWEST & BOSTON
The main purpose of a stormceptor is to remove pollutants, hydrocarbons, suspended solids, sediment, and free oil from stormwater that forms during excessive downpours, and snowmelt that occurs in the early to mid spring season. In essence, stormceptors remove the pollution before the water either
Did you know that if you own or manage a property that you are responsible for the stormceptors that are located within your property? In essence, stormceptors are pollution catching devices. That means they need to be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. Otherwise
Did you know that inspection and maintenance is fundamental to the long-term performance of any stormwater treatment unit? That means whether you have an older stormceptor at your facility, or have recently had a new one installed, it must be properly maintained in order to
The storm drains located outside of commercial properties may not seem as important as the drains inside the building, however nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, storm drains are an import piece of the plumbing puzzle that certainly should not be ignored.
Storm drains are crucial in preventing flooding from both rainstorms and snowmelt runoff at all types of properties, particularly large commercial properties that are intended for public use. If you work for a municipality or as a property manager, you may begin to see a
Part 2 of 2 Reducing stormwater water runoff is an important topic that all property owners should pay careful attention to. It is also a large piece of the overall property maintenance puzzle. When there is an excessive amount of stormwater runoff it can flood
Part 1 of 2 Stormwater runoff occurs when an excessive amount of rainfall or melted snow is unable to drain into the ground. Unfortunately, stormwater can negatively affect our water quality, and causes a tremendous amount of damage to surrounding areas in the form of
There is a great deal of talk on the news, social media, and within social circles about the role that people should take when it comes to the environment, and how our actions are impacting the planet. This seems to be a trend that is
Properly maintaining your stormceptors with frequent servicing is certainly an important aspect of ensuring that harmful pollutants are removed from the stormwater before it flows back into the water source. In addition, a plethora of municipalities in New England are implementing regulations that require it.
If you own a commercial or industrial property, and or operate a commercial or industrial business, than you should know what a stormceptor is, how it works, and the importance of having your stormceptor maintained on a regular basis. Otherwise, you may very well be
