To reduce waterway pollutants, comply with MS4 permits, and meet TMDL goals, communities should regularly inspect and perform proper maintenance on all storm water management devices. Erosion, structure obstructions, and undesirable plant growth can all cause your system to perform poorly and leave you with high maintenance costs. Illicit discharge inspections are critical to identifying unwanted pollutants flowing through your storm sewer system.

Follow along with R/M’s Mark Bruns as he performs a storm water device and illicit discharge inspection, identifies common impairments, and shares best practices for maintenance.