General inspection and maintenance guidelines for stormwater harvest and use systems
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Component Timeframe What to look for during Inspection Maintenance 1
Source Area/Collection Surface Annually Changes in land use or land disturbance Implement source control BMPs as needed to help meet pre-storage water quality targets
Pollution hot spots
Damage to roofing materials Repair as needed
Overhanging branches Trim overhanging branches
Nests or other evidence of animal activity Remove nests and implement additional measures to discourage animal activity
Monthly or as needed General condition of pavement Adjust street sweeping schedule as needed to maintain clean pavement
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1See also decommissioning and winter maintenance tasks