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Maintaining storm drains is important. |
Stormwater facilities are manmade structures, such as temporary water holding ponds, dry wells, pipes and bioswales, that help reduce flooding, slow down water flow, and clean contaminants from the water.
In some areas, stormwater is routed off streets and parking lots into these facilities. Stormwater carries contaminants such as soil, oils, chemicals, and other debris picked up from the surfaces it flows over.
Catch basins, storm drains, ponds, bioswales, and pipes must be cleaned and maintained in order to operate efficiently. Clark County maintenance crews regularly clean catch basins, mow swales, and clean areas around detention ponds, and perform other activities to ensure these facilities function properly.
Stormwater Facility Maintenance Manual (PDF - 256K) outlines the standards and practices for maintaining both public and private facilities including source control, erosion control, and vegetation management.
