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Inspection/Maintenance Checklist (Sample)*

Trash/Debris

This checklist reflects the inspection and maintenance

_____ Remove trash, debris and other items and dispose of appropriately.

activities that are generally recommended for rain gardens,

Erosion

swales and stormwater planters.

_____ Fill erosion channels with approved topsoil or soil mix and

Before visiting the site

stabilize using appropriate methods (erosion control matting,

etc.). †

______ Review the operations and maintenance plan.

_____ Install or repair energy dissipater at inlet if erosion is occurring

______ Review the as-built or design report (locations of inlets/outlets,

there. †

plantings, irrigation, etc.)

_____ Add/repair check dams (as appropriate). Re-construct check

______ Review past inspection and maintenance reports (historical

dams as needed to slow flows and spread stormwater across

problems, previous observations, etc.)

full surface of facility. †

Hazards

_____ In facilities where mulch is appropriate (e.g. exposed soils), add

2-4 inches mulch above high water mark to prevent erosion.

Spills

(Check with local jurisdiction on the use of mulch in facilities)

____ _ Record the nature and extent of any spills and the response if it

_____ Sweep catchment area to prevent sediment from entering

has or could negatively affect stormwater.

facility (as appropriate).

Animals/Wildlife

Sediment

____ _ Record any indication of rodents, mosquitoes, other insects

______ Remove sediment from the surface of the facility when it

or pests.

reaches 2-3 inches in depth.

_____ Fill holes and burrows in and around facility.

______ Remove sediment from inlets (trench drains, curb cuts, area

_____ Contact animal control specialist to remove or trap animals if they

drains and pipes) so water is not prevented from entering facility.

are negatively affecting facility function.

______ Rake areas of bare soil after removing sediment.

______ Replace any plants that may have been removed during

sediment removal. (see Vegetation section)

* Refer to the site O&M Plan or contact the local jurisdiction to determine the site inspection maintenance checklist required for the facility you are working on.

†

Contact the local jurisdiction for possible solutions to erosion issues.

Inspection/maintenance Checklist Template

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