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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011 Stormwater Maintenance PlanINSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES The Property Owners Association shall be responsible for the maintenance of the stormwater drainage facilities within the Jennifer Place Condominiums development. Storm Water Facilities: 1. Drainage swales slope toward retention and detention ponds to collect storm water runoff and channel it to the retention or detention pond. 2. Retention Ponds collect storm water runoff and store the water until it evaporates and/or infiltrates into the ground. Post Construction Inspection: 1. Observe drain time in retention ponds for a storm event after completion of the facility to confirm that the desired drain time has been obtained. If excessively slow infiltration rates are observed then excavate a minimum 5 ft by 5 ft drain to native gravels (or native well-draining material) and backfill with well-draining material (pit-run). Semi-Annual Inspection: 1. Check retention ponds three days following a storm event exceeding ¼ inch of precipitation. Failure for water to percolate within this time period indicates clogging or poor-draining soils. Clear any clogs and replace any poor-draining soils with well- draining gravely soils. 2. Check for grass clippings, litter, and debris in drainage swales and retention ponds. Flush and/or vacuum drywells or storm water pipes if excessive material is observed in the facilities. Standard Maintenance: 1. Remove sediment and oil/grease from retention ponds 2. Inspect and remove debris from drainage swales and retention ponds. Use a vacuum truck to clean catch basins and dry wells. 3. Monitor health of vegetation and revegetate as necessary to maintain full vegetative cover. 4. Inspect for the following issues: differential accumulation of sediment, drain time, signs of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination (odors, oil sheen in pond water), standing water, trash and debris. Sediment accumulation: In most cases, sediment from a retention pond does not contain toxins at levels posing a hazardous concern. However, sediments should be tested for toxicants in compliance with current disposal requirements and if land uses in the drainage area include commercial or industrial zones, or if visual or olfactory indications of pollution are noticed. Sediments containing high levels of pollutants should be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations and the potential sources of contamination should be investigated and contamination practices terminated.