All seasons affect storm drain systems, necessitating routine professional cleaning.
Public and commercial storm drains run deep under roads, parking lots, and other infrastructure, capable of carrying large quantities of stormwater runoff from pavements to local bodies of water. There is a reason that professional storm drain cleaning is necessary at least once a year. The weather alone affects storm drains; here’s how.
The Winter Freeze-Thaw Cycle
In the winter, Maryland and the surrounding areas can experience dramatic temperature fluctuations, which can cause the freeze-thaw cycle. When the weather continually drops above and below freezing, it can take a toll on infrastructure in contact with moisture that continually freezes, thaws, and freezes again. The contraction and expansion of water in pipes or basins can weaken them and eventually lead to cracking.
Strong Winds
March is the month known for the windiest weather, although other major weather events and certain areas can have stronger winds themselves. Wind alone can cause dead tree branches, leaves, and other debris to fly into stormwater system inlets, clogging catch basins and building up debris in the storm drains, no matter what time of year it is.
Heavy Storms
Heavy rainfall happens most in summer. Strong thunderstorms throughout the season can cause any loose soil to erode into stormwater management systems, along with twigs, leaves, trash, and other such debris. If the storm drains are not in optimal condition, the influx of stormwater can cause the storm drains to flood.
Fall Leaves and Summer Debris
The Mid-Atlantic area has no lack of trees and other plant life, landscaped and wild. With an abundance of trees comes an abundance of fall leaves, which can easily drift into storm drains and clog them. Catch basins and diligent fall leaf cleanup can only do so much to prevent the leaves from eventually making their way into stormwater management systems.
Storm Drain Cleaning in MD, PA, DE, Northern VA, and Washington, D.C.
Jet Blast Inc. is an industrial and commercial water blasting company that specializes in stormwater management system cleaning. We can help clean all parts of the system, including the drain pipes. Schedule professional storm drain cleaning for your business or locality with Jet Blast Inc.
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