Other water quality devices - installation and maintenance recommendations
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Device Installation notes Frequency of inspections Maintenance checklist (link) Permitted on private land/ Maintenance agreement recommended Practices for minimizing sediment and trash buildup Cost considerations (equipment needed and man hours)
SNOUT Monthly for the first year, then annual inspection of anti-siphon vent and access hatch. If Bio-Skirt is used, check monthly [1] Sediment removed from sump when it is half full. Trash and floatables removed when 6 in accumulates on surface. If Bio-Skirt is used, replace immediately after oil spill or when 2/3 of boom is submerged (nearly saturated)
Prinsco Preserver Skimmer 45 minute installation Spring and fall inspections recommended. More frequent inspections are recommended following installation until a routine maintenance frequency is be determined. [2] Yes Sediment removed when average depth reachs 1x pipe dia. below the outlet. Trash removed annually, or when trash covers water surface to a depth of 0.5x outlet pipe diameter. Vacuum truck
Eliminator Installs in minutes. Installation instructions here. [3] After major storm events Catch basin, hood, and filter (if used) cleaned annually [4]
Floatable boom Monthly and after major storm events Frequent inspection and floatables removal.
Hood Monthly and after major storm events Frequent inspection and floatables removal.

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