Storm Drain & Catch Basin Cleaning in Ontario, CA
Parking lot drains and catch basins fill with sediment, leaves and trash, then flood the lot in the first storm. Call to be connected with a local contractor who cleans private storm drains.
Stop running water in the house, then call.
Signs you may need this
- Standing water in a parking lot or loading area after rain
- Catch basin grates clogged with sediment or trash
- Drains that were not cleaned last season
- Preparing a property before the rainy season
Storm drains are not sewers
Storm drains carry rainwater off streets, roofs and parking lots. Sanitary sewers carry wastewater from toilets, sinks and floor drains to treatment. They are separate systems, and they need different care. Anything that washes into a storm drain can end up in local waterways, so keeping private storm drains clean matters for more than just puddles.
What property managers usually need
Catch basins collect sediment by design. Once they fill, debris passes into the lines and the whole system slows. Cleaning before the wet season, and after major storms, keeps lots and loading docks usable. Ask the contractor about disposal of the material they remove.
Related commercial work
Indoor floor drains, restroom lines and kitchen lines are part of the sewer system. See commercial and industrial jetting for that work, and camera inspection for documenting line condition.
Storm drains in Ontario
The City of Ontario notes that its sewers and storm drains are separate systems. Public storm drains in the street are the city's; drains and basins on private property, like a shopping center or warehouse lot, are typically the owner's to maintain. Ontario's commercial and industrial areas, including the airport district in 91761, have many private lots with their own drainage.
How it usually goes
Walk the site
The contractor reviews drains, basins and where the lines run.
Remove and jet
Sediment and debris are removed from basins and the connecting lines are jetted.
Check flow
Lines are checked so water moves off the site as designed.
Storm Drain & Catch Basin Cleaning FAQ
Who is responsible for a parking lot storm drain?
Drains on private property are generally the property owner's. Public storm drains in the street belong to the city.
When should catch basins be cleaned?
Before the rainy season is the usual time, plus after major storms. Heavily used sites may need more.
Can you clean residential yard drains?
Tell the contractor what you have when you call; many handle residential yard and area drains too.
Talk to a sewer contractor in Ontario
One call connects you with an independent local contractor. Ask about pricing and scheduling before any work starts.
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