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1. Facilities - Infiltration basin
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Facilities - Infiltration basin Infiltration basin A properly maintained and functioning infiltration basin shortly after a rain storm. A dry infiltration basin. Unlike a detention pond, an infiltration basin has…
2. Facilities - Treatment wetland
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Facilities - Treatment wetland Treatment wetland A stormwater treatment wetland is a shallow man-made pond designed to treat stormwater through the biological processes associated with aquatic plants. These facilities…
3. Facilities - Vaults
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Facilities - Vaults Vaults Vaults are underground stormwater facilities that house various technologies to treat stormwater. Often, the only sign of a vault is a manhole or rectangular access door in the ground. Work in…
4. Facilities - Wetpond
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Facilities - Wetpond Wetpond A two-pool wetpond. Good: Well-maintained wetpondA wetpond, or wetpool, is an open basin that has a pool of water year-round. The volume of the wetpond allows sediment to settle out as…
5. Maintenance - Main
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Maintenance - Main Maintaining private stormwater facilities The best way to limit big repairs and ensure that your facilities are working properly is to follow a regular inspection and develop a maintenance plan…
6. Maintenance - Underground
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Maintenance - Underground Underground Catch basin, drywell, manhole, and vaults Maintenance is needed if you see these signs • The facility drains slowly after a rain storm. • Leaves, trash and other debris…
7. Glossary
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Glossary Glossary A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z A   Above-ground planter – A large box of topsoil with timber sides. A raised bed…
8. Business - Maintaining stormwater infrastructure
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Business - Maintaining stormwater infrastructure Information for businesses Commercial properties could have unique stormwater features in addition to those typically found in residential areas. These features…
9. Contact
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Contact Stormwater jurisdictions Clark County Clark County Public Works, Clean Water 1300 Franklin Street Vancouver, WA 98660 (564) 397-4345  Website: www.clark.wa.gov/stormwater E-mail: cleanwater@clark…
10. Business - Preventing pollution
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Business - Preventing pollution Preventing pollution   Your business is required to prevent pollution of stormwater that could reach a surface water (streams or lakes) or groundwater.  Rain falling…