Sediment Trap
Sediment traps allow fine dirt particles to settle before entering your stormwater facility. This preserves the functionality and lifespan of the facility by preventing sediment from accumulating in the planted area. Make sure sediment traps are maintained annually to keep your stormwater facility functioning properly.
Where to find it:
Sediment traps are usually found near the inlet of a stormwater facility.
When to maintain it:
Remove sediment and manage vegetation annually in summer months, before winter rains.
What you'll need:
- flat tip shovel
- buckets lined with trash bags
- work gloves and PPE
For vegetation you may need pruners, weed eater and rake.
Tools you'll need:
Before:
debris.
After:
disposed of in regular trash.
Step 1
Maintain vegetation around sediment trap to allow for easy access.
Step 2
Use a shovel to scrape vegetation, dirt and debris off the bottom of the sediment trap.
Step 3
Empty dirt and debris into buckets and bag for disposal in trash.
Step 4
Residents may dispose of material in regular trash. DO NOT dispose in yard waste cart or home compost.
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Stormwater facilities that often have sediment traps include:
