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Updated: June 6, 2022 at 3:57 PM
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…
Updated: July 12, 2022 at 1:09 PM
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…
Updated: June 8, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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…
Updated: June 8, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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…
Updated: June 14, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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…
Updated: January 2, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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
Updated: March 5, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Glossary
Glossary
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Above-ground planter – A large box of topsoil with timber sides. A raised bed…
Updated: April 29, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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
Updated: March 15, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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…
Updated: August 26, 2022 at 3:03 PM
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…