Debris caught in storm drain. Debris can fill up catch basin below diminishing effectiveness of the system.
Debris in the catch basin below the storm drain. This can clog the system.
Blocked outfall. This can make water accumulate without draining. If not addressed it can cause flooding or over-topping of your pond.
Concrete failure in drain system. An expensive fix if not addressed early on.
Too many cattails. This amount of material reduces the amount of water the pond can hold during a major storm event.
Pond is overgrown with trees. This may look like a park, but all woody plants should be cleared out of the pond and its edges. This pond is not functioning as designed.
Erosion cutting deep into the pond. The dislodged dirt is carried into the water and can be released into water bodies.
Broken fence allows unauthorized access to the pond. This may be in violation of insurance requirements and may expose the owner to risk.