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Stormwater Systems

Stormwater systems are installed with an expected lifespan of around 100 years. Regularly maintaining and inspecting your system can ensure it continues to function for the intended time period. Unfortunately, many stormwater systems are not maintained and fall into disrepair, requiring entire rehabilitations.

Various levels of stormwater management include:

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Rehabilitations

Stormwater maintenance should be performed at least quarterly. In some cases, property owners may be required to have maintenance performed monthly, especially in during the growing season.

Municipalities may send property owners a notice of violation or corrective notice due to lack of compliance with stormwater regulations. The notice will include the stormwater failure and a timeline to perform repairs. Contact a stormwater professional today to remediate the notice.

Stormwater maintenance is preventative. Regular maintenance ensures the system will continue to operate without major interruptions.

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Case Studies & Insights

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Danville, VA. Targeted Restoration

Severe site conditions had compromised drainage, prompting AQUALIS to take immediate action. The project was completed in two phases, beginning with urgent restoration and followed by targeted repairs to enhance system performance and long-term stability.
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Columbia, S.C. Aging Infrastructure

Multiple catch basins on the property required repair due to aging infrastructure and structural damage. AQUALIS completed the work without disrupting operations, rebuilding compromised sections and resurfacing the area to its original condition. Ultimately improving functionality and system longevity.
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Mansfield, Ohio Lift Station Pump Replacement

This lift station, servicing a large commercial property, experienced a complete failure of both pumps, leading to a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO). City officials and the Health Department were called to the site, and a Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued.
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Green Bay, Wisc. Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan

AQUALIS developed a comprehensive Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan for the City of Green Bay to address urban flooding and water quality issues by identifying and prioritizing 50 strategic public and private sites for GSI implementation.
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Kirkland, Wash. Root Infiltration & Flooding Mitigation

The property manager at this site identified continual ponding indicating drainage failure related to the stormwater system. AQUALIS was called to identify the root cause of the flooding and repair the failure.
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Franklin, Tenn. Detention Pond Rehabilitation

The notice required the restoration of deficient Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) to meet the standards outlined in the original design plans and the operations and maintenance (O&M) manual
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Tacoma, Wash. Leak Repair with Hydro-Excavation

AQUALIS was called to this site after reports of flooding. The team promptly investigated the situation and took swift action to identify and eliminate the root cause: broken pipes.
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Milwaukee, Wis. Constructed Stormwater Wetland for New Testament Church

AQUALIS provided innovative stormwater solutions by addressing flooding and erosion caused by high-velocity runoff from the municipal storm sewer. By implementing sustainable drainage improvements, including wetland enhancements and strategic grading, the project mitigated pollution risks and restored ecological balance.
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Orlando, FL Pond Repair: Solving Erosion & Compliance Issues

This property has four dry retention ponds that collect and treat stormwater runoff. Over time, these ponds were neglected and fell into disrepair. The local municipality inspected this property and found the stormwater system out of compliance with regulations.
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Milwaukee, Wis. Lighthouse Stormwater Drainage Design

The North Point Lighthouse project showcases effective drainage design, capturing and redirecting stormwater to prevent runoff impacts while preserving the historic site's integrity. AQUALIS engineering department delivered sustainable solutions tailored to the unique challenges of this landmark location.
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Austin, Texas Cured in Place Pipe

This site required exploratory CCTV to uncover the health of the pipeline. The investigation found significant deterioration requiring CIPP.
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Beaver Dam, Wis. Catch Basin Spray Cast

AQUALIS stormwater professionals inspected a retail property and found severe damage to multiple catch basins, necessitating repairs to prevent environmental liability and ensure site operations.
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Pataskala, Ohio Pond Aeration

This commercial distribution center has four retention ponds on the property to offset the impervious surface area. These ponds collect, store and treat stormwater runoff.
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Durham, N.C. Systematic Neglect Leads to Rehabilitation

The property owners on this site noted cracking and shifting along the edge of the parking lot near stormwater assets. Understanding the gravity of the situation, they reached out to AQUALIS to conduct a preliminary inspection of the stormwater system.
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Broward County, Fla. Corrective Maintenance Protects Assets

Regular maintenance of stormwater assets protects properties from failures related to buildup and structural issues. Routinely inspecting and maintaining these assets can prevent costly repairs.
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Durham, N.C. Sinkhole Leads to Stormwater System Rehabilitation

The tenant on this property noticed a depression that opened to the ground below and notified the property owners.
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Steubenville, Ohio Slope Collapse

The stormwater pipe on this property failed leading to a catastrophic sinkhole that affected a nearby wastewater line. Quick, efficient work was of the upmost importance to repair both pipelines, the sinkhole and surrounding area.
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Kenosha, Wis. Highway KR Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance

The Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network Kenosha County, and others worked with AQUALIS to design and implement an innovative solution for stormwater control along Highway KR.
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Seattle, Wash. Lift Station Rehabilitation

During the retrofit process on this commercial property, the client and their previously hired engineering firm noted an expected increase in their waste stream. AQUALIS regularly maintained the lift station on the property and was the first choice for the two entities to advise and redesign the current lift station.
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San Antonio, Texas Sand Filter Remediation

The sand filter basin on this site was not maintained and over time became laden with vegetation and no longer offered water quality benefits.
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Milwaukee, Wis. War Memorial Center Stormwater Management

The War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, Wis. is a living memorial and museum intended to “Honor the Dead by Serving the Living”. Constructed in 1955, this site needed restructuring to better treat stormwater runoff from parking lots prior to entering Lake Michigan.
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Milwaukee, Wis. Green Stormwater Schoolyard Redevelopment Projects

Through received grants, Milwaukee Public School’s (MPS) project goal was to remove tens of thousands of square feet of asphalt to manage hundreds of thousands of gallons of stormwater runoff while providing significant opportunities for students to engage in Green Infrastructure and eco-literacy topics firsthand through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) curricular connections.
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Lakewood, Wash. Vegetation Management

A customer site in Lakewood, Wash. was experiencing vegetation overgrowth that was invasive and unsightly. To prevent the vegetation from overtaking stormwater assets, goats were used to naturally remove the plants and protect existing stormwater assets.
Retention pond covered in algae surrounded by downed trees with a house and Mt Rainer in the background

Tacoma, Wash. Pond Clearing

Proactive property managers of this homeowners association requested rehabilitation of stormwater ponds after over twenty years of neglect.
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Maynard, Mass. Underground Pipe Inspection

During routine inspection, the Town of Maynard, Mass. found pollutants leaving this retail site. To remediate the issue the AQUALIS inspected, cleaned and repaired the stormwater pipes.
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Pontiac, Mich. Pond Rehabilitation

Improper pond dredging and sediment stabilization leads to necessary stormwater pond rehabilitation.
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Milwaukee, Wis. Grant Assistance and Green Infrastructure

AQUALIS assisted Summerfest earn grant assistance for Green Infrastructure redesign.
Excavator digging a trench alongside a full parking lot behind and below a metal barrier

Salisbury, Md. Bioretention Remediation

Commercial property received Notice of Violation (NOV) requiring remediation of two bioretention cells on site.
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Snohomish County, Wash. Underground Stormwater System Rehabilitation

A multi-family property received a notice of violation (NOV) listing fifteen deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Man looking up helps to guide placement of lift station pump hanging from red hook into an opening with metal hinged doors lifted

Hallandale Beach, Fla. Commercial Lift Station Repair

During a maintenance visit, technicians noticed lift station pumps nearing failure. Because this was found before failure, the replacement was scheduled to avoid backups.
Man walks along compacted path beside detention pond surrounded by trees under a blue sky

Jacksonville, Fla. Wet Detention Pond Rehabilitation

A wet detention pond located adjacent to a shipping and transportation warehouse required corrective action to restore access for maintenance.
Stormwater detention basin at the foot of grassy hill split by a rock- filled gash below office building and parking lot

Columbia, Md. Stormwater Detention Basin Rehabilitation

The local municipality issued an NOV for this basin experiencing sediment displacement and buildup and failing structures.
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Blaine, Wash. Lift Station Replacement

AQUALIS’ lift station experts were called to inspect the condition of the two above-ground sanitary lift stations.
Two Sinkholes

Raleigh, N.C. Sinkhole Restoration

Sinkholes appeared in the drive lane of this complex. AQUALIS was called to investigate.
Truck with hydro vacuum, orange traffic cones and front-mounted hose spool parked at curb in front of storm drain grate

Bellevue, Wash. Utility Daylighting and Repairs

This property experienced regular flooding around downspouts. AQUALIS was notified to ensure the system was functioning properly.
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Edgewater, N.J. Lift Station Repairs

Neglected and without a proper maintenance plan, the system ran without issue for a time, until it did not.
Overgrown Basin

Augusta, Ga. Stormwater Basin Rehabilitation

This location lacked a consistent stormwater maintenance plan, leaving the property to fall out of compliance.
Retention Pond Outlet Pipe

Athens, Ga. Stormwater Detention Pond Outlet Faces Severe Erosion

In Athens, GA, a retail store’s stormwater detention pond outlet was affected by substantial erosion.
Clean Filter Vault

Newton, N.J. Contech Filter Vault Rehabilitation

During AQUALIS’ first service visit to the site, a Contech Filter Vault was identified, and quickly found to be out of compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
Cleared Retention Pond

Fayetteville, N.C. Wet Detention Basin Restoration

A store in Fayetteville, NC provides the community with excellent customer service, and durable and long-lasting products that will hold their value for years to come.
Rehabilitated Dry Detention Pond

The City of Florence Dry Detention Basin Rehabilitation

For decades, a store in Florence, KY has provided innovative products that create a personalized shopping experience for customers. Their dedication to excellent customer service has made this store a go-to for customers of all ages.

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Notices of Violation (NOVs) or Corrective Notices should be taken seriously. Contact AQUALIS today to learn how to resolve the issue and comply with regulations.

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