Vactor Truck Services
Stormwater Management
Vactor truck services are essential for maintaining clean and functional stormwater systems, including catch basins, storm drains, culverts, and detention ponds. Regular removal of sediment, debris, and organic material prevents blockages that can lead to localized flooding and property damage. Hydro jetting and vacuum extraction help restore proper flow capacity, extend the lifespan of stormwater infrastructure, and reduce costly repairs. These services also ensure compliance with municipal and NPDES stormwater regulations by maintaining designed hydraulic performance. Proactive Vactor truck maintenance protects water quality, safeguards downstream infrastructure, and supports overall site drainage efficiency.
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Catch Basin Cleaning
Vactor truck catch basin cleaning is essential for maintaining stormwater systems and preventing blockages caused by sediment, trash, and debris. Regular cleaning improves drainage flow, reduces localized flooding, and ensures compliance with municipal stormwater regulations. This service also protects downstream water quality by preventing sediment and pollutants from entering natural waterways. Catch basin maintenance is a critical component of stormwater management, extending the lifespan of drainage infrastructure and supporting NPDES compliance.
Storm Drain Maintenance
Storm drain maintenance using high-pressure Vactor truck jetting removes sediment, grease, and debris from underground stormwater pipes. Regular storm drain cleaning restores hydraulic flow, prevents backups and overflows, and reduces the risk of costly emergency repairs. This preventive maintenance is key for commercial, industrial, and municipal stormwater systems to meet local and state regulations. Storm drain jetting also enhances water quality by ensuring pollutants do not accumulate in conveyance systems.
Vacuuming Retention/Detention Basins
Vactor truck vacuuming of retention and detention basins removes accumulated sediment, leaves, and debris that reduce storage capacity and hydraulic performance. Routine maintenance ensures proper water levels, optimizes stormwater detention times, and prevents overflow events during heavy rain. This service is critical for maintaining the designed functionality of detention ponds, wet ponds, and dry basins. Sediment removal also improves water quality by reducing nutrient loading and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial stormwater cleaning services include sand and oil interceptor maintenance, debris removal, and emergency flood response. Vactor truck cleaning restores hydraulic capacity, prevents backups, and reduces environmental risks in industrial facilities, parking lots, and commercial sites. These services also ensure compliance with NPDES permits, local stormwater ordinances, and industrial pollution prevention regulations. Timely industrial cleaning minimizes downtime, protects property, and maintains the long-term efficiency of stormwater systems.
Hydro Excavation
Hydro excavation provides a safe, non-destructive method for digging and exposing underground utilities, stormwater pipes, and vaults using high-pressure water and vacuum extraction. This precise excavation prevents damage to existing infrastructure while minimizing site disruption and repair costs. Hydro excavation is ideal for locating utilities, accessing stormwater assets, and performing maintenance or repairs with accuracy. By using hydro excavation, property owners, municipalities, and contractors can maintain proper stormwater flow, support infrastructure integrity, and comply with local and state stormwater regulations.
Above and Underground Stormwater Devices – Vactor Truck Services
Vactor truck services for above and underground stormwater devices ensure proper flow, hydraulic performance, and regulatory compliance. Using high-powered vacuum and hydro-excavation equipment, Vactor trucks remove sediment, debris, and blockages from catch basins, storm drains, vaults, chambers, detention and retention systems, and other conveyance assets. Routine cleaning prevents flooding, reduces erosion, protects water quality, and extends the life of stormwater infrastructure. These services support NPDES compliance and municipal stormwater regulations while keeping both surface and underground systems operating efficiently and reliably.
Cleaning Trench Drain
Vactor truck services for trench drains remove sediment, debris, and standing water to restore proper drainage and prevent blockages. Regular cleaning ensures efficient flow, reduces flooding risk, and maintains compliance with municipal stormwater regulations. These services protect adjacent surfaces, extend the lifespan of trench drain infrastructure, and support overall site drainage performance. Proactive maintenance also prevents costly repairs and safeguards water quality downstream.
Underground Stormwater SCMs
Underground stormwater SCMs, including detention vaults, chamber systems, infiltration trenches, and sand filters, provide high-capacity stormwater storage and treatment while preserving valuable surface space on commercial and industrial sites. Routine stormwater inspection, sediment removal, and structural maintenance are critical to ensure underground stormwater systems operate efficiently, prevent blockages, and remain compliant with stormwater management requirements.
Catch Basins
CMS maintains catch basins by removing sediment and debris, inspecting grates and structures, and ensuring proper drainage to keep stormwater systems functioning effectively.
Hydrodynamic Separators
CMS performs maintenance on hydrodynamic separators including vacuum cleaning, sediment removal, inspection of internal components, and debris extraction to maintain stormwater pollutant removal efficiency.
Infiltration Trenches / Infiltration Systems
CMS maintains infiltration trenches and systems by removing sediment buildup, inspecting inlets, restoring infiltration capacity, and ensuring proper stormwater drainage and groundwater recharge.
Proprietary Filtration Devices (e.g., StormFilter)
CMS maintains proprietary filtration devices such as StormFilter systems through cartridge replacement, sediment removal, system inspection, and routine servicing for optimal stormwater treatment.
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
CMS provides maintenance for rainwater harvesting systems including tank inspection, debris removal, filter cleaning, and pump checks to ensure efficient stormwater reuse.
Sand Filter Systems (Underground)
CMS performs maintenance on underground sand filter systems including sediment removal, filter media inspection, confined-space cleaning, and structural checks to maintain treatment performance.
Storm Sewer Systems
CMS maintains storm sewer systems through pipe inspection, debris removal, jetting, and structural repairs to ensure reliable stormwater conveyance and drainage.
Stormwater Chamber System
CMS maintains stormwater chamber systems through sediment removal, inlet inspection, vacuum cleaning, and structural evaluation to preserve underground stormwater storage capacity.
Underground Detention Pipe Systems (CMP/HDPE)
CMS performs maintenance on underground detention pipe systems by inspecting pipes, removing sediment buildup, cleaning inlets, and ensuring proper stormwater storage and flow.
Underground Detention Vaults (Concrete)
CMS maintains underground concrete detention vaults through sediment removal, structural inspection, debris clearing, and confined-space cleaning to ensure effective stormwater storage.
Stormwater Services
Importance of Stormwater Management
Stormwater management is a critical part of protecting property, infrastructure, and natural resources by controlling runoff volume and reducing pollutants carried by rainwater. Engineered stormwater control measures (SCMs) such as wet ponds, bioretention basins, infiltration systems, and swales are designed to treat runoff, reduce erosion, and improve water quality before water enters streams, rivers, and lakes. Without effective stormwater management, uncontrolled runoff can cause flooding, property damage, and increased sedimentation in receiving waters, leading to non-point source pollution concerns. For commercial, industrial, and regulated sites across North Carolina, proactive stormwater management supports regulatory compliance and reduces long-term operational risks. CMS provides comprehensive stormwater solutions that help property owners plan, implement, and maintain stormwater systems to protect assets and meet performance expectations.
Maintenance of Stormwater SCMs
Routine maintenance of stormwater SCMs is essential for long-term performance, as sediment buildup, vegetation overgrowth, and clogged inlets can significantly diminish treatment capacity and hydraulic function. Regular maintenance ensures that SCMs, such as wet ponds, permeable pavements, and sand filters, continue to capture and treat stormwater runoff as designed. Without ongoing care, SCMs can fail to remove pollutants effectively, increasing the risk of flooding and environmental impacts downstream. CMS provides scheduled maintenance programs tailored to each SCM, helping clients avoid costly failures and ensuring reliable stormwater performance.
Repairs of Stormwater SCMs
Stormwater SCM repair services are critical when systems demonstrate structural issues, sediment reduction in storage capacity, or impaired hydraulic performance. Repairs may involve restructuring outlet controls, restoring eroded embankments, replacing damaged components, or rehabilitating clogged media in filtration systems. Timely SCM repairs prevent small issues from developing into system failures that compromise water quality and increase risk of flooding. CMS delivers stormwater system repair expertise that addresses both routine and non-routine corrections to restore SCMs to their original operating condition.
Inspections of Stormwater SCMs
Stormwater SCM inspections identify maintenance needs, structural concerns, and performance deficiencies that could reduce treatment effectiveness or lead to regulatory non-compliance. Quarterly, annual, and post-storm inspections help owners track sediment accumulation, vegetation conditions, and hydraulic function to ensure SCMs operate as intended. CMS utilizes certified stormwater inspectors and documented inspection protocols to provide thorough evaluations and detailed reporting. These professional inspections support stormwater compliance goals and help guide maintenance and repair planning for each SCM device.
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Phone
Office: (252) 200-4774
Cell: (252) 903-6260
PO BOX 552
Nashville, NC 27856
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours
Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Emergency Response: Call Immediately