Stormwater Management Ponds in MD, VA & DC

Inspections, Maintenance, and Repair Services for Stormwater Ponds

At iSTORMWATER, we have nearly 20 years of experience working with stormwater management ponds in addition to many aboveground and belowground stormwater facilities.

We use gold-standard techniques and materials to  ensure that the drainage ponds on your commercial, industrial, or community-managed property are well maintained and functioning properly.

The Importance of Stormwater Pond Maintenance

Stormwater ponds, regardless if they are wet ponds or dry ponds, will need regular maintenance and occasional repairs through their lifespan. Failure to keep up with requirements could create a false sense of security regarding the ability of a pond to store stormwater runoff and remove pollutants effectively. It could also leave you vulnerable to violation notices from local authorities and civil penalties.

When you proactively inspect and regularly maintain your stormwater pond, you:

• Maintain good water quality downstream and protect the local environment
• Minimize flooding risks and property damage
• Avoid large, unexpected repair costs
• Improve the stability of channels downstream
• Prevent algae blooms, annoying insects, and unpleasant odors
• Preserve the beauty of this stormwater facility

To learn more about regular inspections and maintenance guidance, contact iSTORMWATER online or call (410) 231-3455.

Routine Preventive Maintenance for Stormwater Management Ponds

iSTORMWATER’s comprehensive inspection and maintenance plans make stormwater pond management easy for any commercial property owner, facilities manager, property manager, or community association board.

We provide:

• Inspections: Our knowledgeable inspector will visit your pond on a regular basis based on you property’s custom stormwater management plan.  We can also to follow up inspection based on significant rainfall events. The inspector will assess your property’s stormwater facilities – document any red flags, take necessary measurements, photograph aboveground and belowground components, and provide a comprehensive report for your records.
• Vegetation management: Based on your pond’s needs, our team can provide regular mowing and vegetation removal to prevent erosion and maintain the aesthetics around your stormwater pond.
• Debris and litter removal: Oftentimes, trash can obstruct the inlet, outlet, and orifices of your stormwater pond. To prevent this, our team will remove trash and clear functional components of the system.
• Mechanical equipment maintenance: Our team will will check valves, pumps, fence gates, locks, and mechanical components during any inspection or service and offer corrective services and recommendations for your property to stay compliant and your system running at optimal levels.
• Structural component checks: Our inspector will identify any damage or necessary maintenance needed for outlets, inlets, orifices, trash racks, and trickle channels .

Non-Routine Corrective Maintenance for Stormwater Management Ponds

While our team prefers to catch issues before they become a problem, sometimes stormwater ponds (wet or dry) require repairs.

Our team is experienced in notice of violation (NOV) corrective actions, but can also help you identify these issues before you get hit with a violation.

We can help with:

• Bank stabilization: Our team can help replace vegetation in areas around your pond to maintain adequate ground cover which facilitates proper runoff infiltration and effective contaminant filtering. If plants die, the area must be replanted and stabilized immediately.
• Sediment removal: Your pond will need sediment removed from the bottom of your pond’s outlet structure. The team at iSTORMWATER will remove the sediment and check and document pond depths. If accumulated sediment has decreased the pond’s original design depth by more than 25%, we can remove the excessive sediment.
• Structural repair and replacement: Eventually, the structural components of a stormwater pond will need to be repaired or replaced. Our team has worked on hundreds of ponds and can quickly repair components and return the pond to working order.

iSTORMWATER provides reliable, comprehensive stormwater pond maintenance services throughout Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC. 

Schedule Stormwater Pond Maintenance in MD, VA & DC

If you’re responsible for the ongoing operation of a stormwater wet pond or dry pond on your property, hand over the responsibility to iSTORMWATER. We have over 20 years of industry experience and offer a guaranteed service.

Call us at (410) 231-3455 or contact us online to schedule stormwater pond maintenance in the MD, VA and DC area.

Stormwater Management FAQs

What are the legal requirements for managing stormwater runoff?

The Clean Water Act requires private owners to control runoff from construction sites and their priorities. This includes implementing reasonable measures to protect the local watershed from polluted stormwater runoff.

Are city agencies responsible for stormwater runoff on private property?

No, cities are only responsible for maintaining drainage systems, catch basins, ponds, etc., that are within the public right of way or on land owned by the city. Runoff that occurs on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Many local authorities perform triannual inspections of these private stormwater facilities and may cite the owner if the system is not operating as it was designed.

How can I control erosion around the stormwater pond?

Erosion is a serious problem around stormwater ponds. Controlling it requires applying a combination of strategies, including the planting of native foliage, proper grading of the pond bank, and installation of stone and other waterproof materials designed to reduce the rate of erosion.

How often should I have my stormwater pond inspected?

The inspection cadence depends on the age, size, and exact type of your pond. We recommend that stormwater ponds should be inspected every quarter. However, they should also be visually inspected every time a storm produces more than 1 inch of rainfall within a 24-hour period.

Can corrective measures help extend the life of a stormwater pond?

Ponds require regular maintenance including the removal of sediment to ensure the pond remains at the proper depth, as well as occasional repairs on structural elements, including valves, pumps, gates, and other mechanical elements. Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of your stormwater pond and help you avoid unexpected repair costs and rushed corrective actions.

What are the two types of stormwater ponds?

There are two types of stormwater ponds used to manage water runoff.

A dry pond will only hold water briefly as water continues to drain away. A wet pond holds water permanently and releases water more gradually.

Can fish live in stormwater ponds?

Fish are a vital part of the ecosystem and will help to maintain the proper balance between vegetation and other lifeforms. Although fish may be present in the water, it may not be safe to go fishing at a runoff pond.

Contact iSTORMWATER at (410) 231-3455 for more information on stormwater pond inspection, maintenance, or service.