Annual Stormwater Inspections in Columbia, SC & Beyond
Annual stormwater inspections explained by your Stormwater Management experts.
Orion Harrell- South Carolina Client Service Manager, Certified Post Construction BMP Inspector
Have you received a stormwater inspection notice and need help figuring out your next steps?
We can help! Dragonfly Pond Works’ certified Post Construction BMP Inspectors can complete your inspection report and submit on your behalf to the appropriate municipality. Our Stormwater Inspectors are certified to complete annual BMP inspections in Columbia, South Carolina and beyond.
Have you received a completed stormwater inspection report that requires maintenance to your BMP?
Not to worry, we can take care of that too! Our stormwater maintenance technicians are capable of remedying any failure you have, from erosion repairs and dredging to invasive plant treatments and mowing. Our stormwater compliance repair experts will work with you to create a customized solution for your unique requirements. Dragonfly Pond Works can handle all of your stormwater needs.
This retention pond received a Stormwater Notice of Violation following its Annual BMP Inspection. Mowing and removal of woody vegetation was required to restore BMP compliance.
What is the purpose of your BMP, and why is an inspection important?
BMPs provide downstream flood control by reducing the flow rate of stormwater coming off impervious surfaces on your site. They also improve downstream ecological health by capturing the water that has picked up pollutants from your site and allowing these pollutants to filter out or to be easily accessed for removal from a stormwater maintenance company. BMPs are engineered devices and stormwater inspections are meant to ensure your system is functioning properly to protect our water quality and properly manage water quantity. Implementing routine inspections and maintenance will reduce future problems and costs of your BMP.
How can you avoid compliance issues and surprise expenditures during your annual stormwater inspection process?
We have found that the most effective way to avoid costly, surprise expenditures is through routine stormwater maintenance that includes detailed reporting. This will help keep your system functioning as designed and catch smaller issues before they worsen and repairs become more costly. Unlike landscaping crews, stormwater management crews receive specialized training and are familiar with local stormwater compliance regulations. An added benefit of routine maintenance is improved aesthetics. A quality maintenance program should include:
General inspection and documentation of all structural components
Removal of trash and debris to prevent system clogging and failure
Routine mowing for safe access
Control and removal of invasive vegetation
Aquatic and littoral plant management
Documentation of all maintenance activities
Specialized stormwater vendors should provide photographic maintenance records that document existing conditions, services completed, and service recommendations.
Routine inspections and maintenance have kept this BMP functioning as designed and turned it into a large, thriving wetland.
Columbia Stormwater Inspections & More!
Dragonfly Pond Works is the single source for all of your stormwater needs. Our Columbia Stormwater specialists possess the experience and certifications to inspect, maintain, and repair your BMP with customized solutions. We self-perform the vast majority of our work across the Southeast which increases efficiency and decreases cost. All of our services are documented for client records, and we provide detailed reports with photos after every Dragonfly service. We are the trusted experts in Columbia Stormwater Management. Contact us today to discuss your stormwater inspection, maintenance, or repair needs.
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