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Most Common Code Violations for Stormwater Ponds

Your Community Covenant may require the HOA to perform regular drain work to protect against flooding. Prevent seasonal rain storms from causing unnecessary damage in your community by maintaining your stormwater ponds (detention or retention pond). Violations can include but not limited to: Excessive debris clogging the OCS inlet & outletMaintaining the Upslope of…

HOA Responsibilities for Stormwater Facilities

A Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is frequently formed to assume liability for the common areas in the subdivision. Most of the people who live in the subdivision know about the pools and clubhouses yet many are less mindful of private easements and stormwater facilities such as a detention or retention pond. Designation of a responsible party…

Basic Maintenance Tips for Stormwater Ponds

Stormwater ponds can become obstructed by trash, debris, woody vegetation, sediment and silt. Structural cracks and leaks can develop over time. Regular maintenance to prevent problems is essential for effective operation. 6 Basic Tips for stormwater pond maintenance 1. Vegetation management a. mowing of the ponds grassy areas b. removal of trees and woody…

Mosquito Control in Retention Ponds

Despite the fact that stormwater entering a retention pond should permeate into the ground within 72 hours, these ponds regularly stay wet for longer periods providing an enhancing environment for mosquitoes. (Pinellascounty.org, 2019) Mosquitoes can cause issues with water quality when left uncontrolled. Eggs which are laid in retention ponds will inevitably incubate into larvae,…

Passing Stormwater Management Facilities Inspection

Stormwater Best Management Practices Inspection and Maintenance Programs within your county or city have launched yearly inspections on facilities such as retention and detention ponds for both residential and commercial properties. In neighborhoods with a Homeowners Association (HOA), the HOA is in charge of assessing and keeping up the stormwater BMPs situated on private and…

Stormwater Detention Pond Safety Tips

“Stormwater detention ponds are widely used and are among the most effective stormwater treatment practices. They remove pollutants by slowing the flow of rushing storm water and holding it long enough to allow sediment, nutrients and other pollutants to settle out. They can also help communities meet the “control measures” required by new federal and…

What it Means When You Receive a Notice-To-Comply Letter

You may receive a Notice to comply letter, if your detention or retention pond is found to be poorly maintained, not functioning properly, or if access to the site for inspection purposes is limited. “If there is a detention pond on your property, you (or your homeowners association) are responsible for maintenance. Preventative maintenance, like…

Why Plant Selection for Your Stormwater Pond is Important

Choosing the best possible plants to use in your stormwater ponds (detention or retention) is important. The stormwater pond depends on the vegetation to help in maintaining proper function. Plants utilized are essentially for bank stabilization, purifying water by keeping pollutants from running into the water, and removing sediment. Vegetative buffers are required around the…

Maintenance Inspections for Detention & Retention Ponds

Georgia Stormwater Services, LLC (GSS) would like to advise that the time is quickly drawing nearer to have your yearly Detention/Retention Pond Inspection reestablished to be in compliance with your County’s Stormwater Regulations. For example, Gwinnett County’s BMP Regulations states:, “Failure to maintain your detention pond will result in non-compliance, beginning with a Notice-To-Comply letter…

Pass Inspections and Avoid Fines with Ongoing Maintenance

Overseeing stormwater management is a noteworthy issue in Georgia that neighborhoods and commercial properties face. The State of Georgia requires properties with detention and retention ponds to abide by their counties specifications for maintenance. Luckily, here at Georgia Stormwater Services, LLC we provide stormwater and vegetation management services to numerous properties throughout Georgia and thoroughly…