Do catch basins and storm drains get cleaned out?
Yes. Each respective jurisdiction within the city maintains and cleans out the many detention basins and miles of channels, washes and storm drains in the system on a regular basis. Although, there are a number of problematic locations throughout the city where certain catch basins, because of either topographical location or from repeated illegal dumping, are cleaned with more frequency.
Yes. There are over 1,400 publicly owned catch basins that are cleaned at least twice a year with vacuum trucks. Problematic locations throughout the area where certain catch basins, because of either location or repeated illegal dumping are cleaned more frequently. Open ditches and detention basins are also part of the areas storm drain system. These facilities are routinely checked and cleaned of weeds, trash, and debris at least once a year.
