Storm Drain Catch Basin

Storm Drain Catch Basin Service & Maintenance

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Catch Basin Services

At Bravo Environmental we are eager to help you with your next catch basin cleaning project to ensure that your drains are kept clear and the accompanying sewer lines can flow freely. Our drivers and laborers are experts in providing maintenance and cleaning for your catch basins and storm drains throughout the Seattle and Tukwila metro areas and the surrounding cities.

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Catch Basin maintenance, Stormwater maintenance

What is a Catch Basin?

A catch basin is the entry point to storm drain systems that have a grate on top of the basin where the stormwater enters the system. A sump is often put in place to capture the debris and sediment, along with their pollutants. Catch basins are intentionally made to capture and store stormwater, while filtering out pollutants and debris from entering the sewer system.

Catch Basin Design

On typical commercial or industrial locations, there is no set requirement for the placement of catch basins on the property. These drainage systems are usually designed, installed, and placed based on the advice and knowledge of the engineers on the project.

Catch Basin Effectiveness

The efficiency of a catch basin to capture and trap the sediments that enter it is usually based on a plethora of factors. The factors that have the largest influence are the placement of the catch basin, the design of the catch basins themselves, how often they receive maintenance, the rate of stormwater flow entering them, the intensity of pollutants entering the catch basin and associated particle size of sediments entering.

Catch Basin Maintenance

The effectiveness of a catch basin is directly correlated with maintaining it properly. When the amount of sediment that enters a catch basin surpasses one third the distance from the bottom of the catch basin to the water line, it is time to clean the catch basin out. If you are in an industrial area or facility, then the recommendation is to clean them at least once per month, if not even more frequently.

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Catch Basin Inserts, Catch Basin Cleaning

Catch Basin Inserts

The amounts and loads of sediments and pollutants that enter and stack up in a catch basin can be reduced by installing and using a catch basin insert. There are a variety of types and styles of catch basin inserts available to be used. Our drivers and laborers are experienced at installing these inserts. Call us today to discuss us installing inserts in your catch basins.

Catch Basin Cleaning

The cost of a back up, notice of violation (NOV) and general maintenance can be substantial. With simple, consistent maintenance you can greatly reduce your costs. 

Our services remove sediments laden with contaminants and debris to maintain proper drainage.

All waste removed from catch basins are properly dealt with in-house through approved waste treatment facilities.

Catch Basin Vaults

A catch basin vault is a precast concrete box that is topped with a perforated metal grate. The catch basin vault is an integral part of your stormwater drainage system. These vaults are placed in specific locations underground to prevent flooding of property pavement and landscaping. These catch basin vaults collect the excess rain and storm water that is runoff on your site. A sump is installed in the vault that allows sediment, pollutants, and any other solids to settle to the bottom of the catch basin, which is below the outlet pipe for the stormwater to flow out of the vault.

Dry Wells

Dry wells are designed and installed to move water away from your site. The dry well is a hole that is dug into the ground, which is then reinforced with materials like stock, brick, or concrete. Water will enter the dry well from either a grate or a pipe that would be coming from another part of your site. The primary issue with dry wells is that they get backed up by debris from water run-off, such as leaves. Therefore, dry well maintenance is of utmost importance to keep it operating properly. Having routine maintenance and cleaning performed on your dry wells will ensure they are operating properly and won’t become overwhelmed, should a large storm occur.

Catch Basin Vaults, Dry Wells
Storm Line Cleaning, Storm Water Maintenance

Storm Line Cleaning

Storm Line Cleaning is important to ensure that your drains, pipes, and grates don’t clog. In addition, in many areas around Portland and Vancouver site and property owners can potentially face fines should their storm drains become clogged. For these reasons, performing routine maintenance and cleaning on storm lines is of utmost importance. We specialize in servicing storm lines and removing debris and waste buildup that will lead to rain and storm water backups and buildups.

Storm Water Maintenance Importance

Continuous and consistent maintenance and cleaning of your stormwater system is crucial to its performance. If the stormwater system doesn’t receive routine maintenance, it will experience structural issues and ultimately fail because of debris buildup. PPV’s extensive cleaning and maintenance services for stormwater systems certify that your systems operate correctly through time.

Maintenance of either aboveground or underground stormwater systems on a property is usually the obligation of the property owner. They must be sure that the stormwater system meets the requirements for water quantity and quality.

Signs of a Clogged Storm Drain/Catch Basin:

  • Draining slowly
  • Flooding out of the system
  • Standing water in and around the system
  • Undesirable smells coming from the system


Experiencing one of these signs of a clogged catch basin? Call us today to get it unclogged!


Types of Catch Basins we service:

  • Parking lots
  • Car washes
  • Industrial sites and facilities
  • Office buildings
  • Schools and colleges
  • Malls and strip malls
  • Retail stores and malls
  • Gyms and recreational facilities
  • And many more!


Don’t see your type of catch basin on this list? Get in contact with us today and we will be happy to service you.

As a citizen of the greater Seattle and Puget Sound basin, control measures for stormwater are vital. The proper stormwater control measures in place will prevent property damage, flooding, and more. It is easy to turn a blind eye to the performance and efficiency of the storm drain catch basin that is on your property, but they can fail before you know it due to overgrowth, clogs, excessive debris, and many more reasons.


Environmental health is one of the other important reasons to keep a well-maintained storm drain catch basin system. The toxins, pollutants, and other harmful debris that washes into a stormwater catch basin is best to be cleaned, removed, and properly disposed of by professionals like Bravo Environmental’s team. Proper stormwater drainage and maintenance will mean that all these chemicals do not make their way out of your catch basin, where they could be harmful to the environment through mechanisms like the toxins percolating into the ground. The complete drainage system on your property is connected by drain pipe, so it is important to understand that even one clogged or maintenance-needing catch basin can spell trouble for your entire system.  


Eradicate this environmental danger and allow your storm drain catch basin to continue operating with excellent performance. Bravo Environmental’s storm drain catch basin maintenance services are are performed by the preferred choice of professionals, as we are the pacific northwest’s leader in stormwater management.


Types of storm drain catch basins we service:

  • HOA
  • Municipal
  • Industrial
  • Construction
  • Commercial properties 
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