02 — Why Inspect
Failures don't
happen overnight
Surface and sub-surface stormwater detention and infiltration systems must be inspected and maintained on a regular schedule to ensure performance and longevity.
A program that pays off
- Catch pipe-seal degradation, corrosion & collapse early
- Reduce catastrophic, unplanned failures
- Turn emergency repairs into budgeted maintenance
- Essential before construction, paving & major site work
Systems that go unchecked can suffer sudden critical failures — catastrophic damage, facility disruptions, and costly emergency repairs. A well-documented inspection and maintenance program significantly reduces those failures and makes budgeted maintenance far more achievable. Certified inspection is the key to identifying unknown problems and is essential to planning and maintaining these stormwater mitigation systems.
Asset failures are often overlooked until a catastrophe occurs — and they rarely happen spontaneously. Most are the result of years of sub-surface erosion from seal degradation, improper installation, corroded or rotted pipe, and collapses. A sub-surface inspection program identifies these issues early, allowing for proper planning and budgeting long before they turn into an emergency. These inspections are essential prior to new construction, asphalt service, or any type of expensive site infrastructure work.