Stormwater Solutions was on site in Shallotte, NC to look at a retention pond that needed to be brought into compliance. As a result of the inspection, Stormwater Solutions found that the pond’s forebay was eroding and washing out in sections. The water was finding channels to run and bypass the overall berm. The forebay … Continue reading Retention Pond Compliance in Shallotte, NC
Stormwater Solutions was called out to the Handy Mart in Morehead City, NC last week to treat the cattails in their Retention Pond. The invasive plant species was taking over this Retention Pond. Cattails can grow thick and nearly impenetrable and will choke out other vegetation. Stormwater Solutions also removed a tree that was obstructing … Continue reading Retention Pond Treatment in Morehead City
We were called by the owner of a stormwater retention pond located in Jacksonville North Carolina. The pond was infested with cattails and they were taking over, as you can see from the picture below. If there is just a small area of cattails, that’s generally ok. However, cattails can be highly invasive so the … Continue reading Controlling Cattails in Ponds
We were called to the Gables Apartments in Jacksonville, NC. The Outlet Structure of their retention pond was clogged with Duckweed and Algae. This is a common problem in our area and can lead to property damage if left untreated. After we cleared the orifice blockage, the pond immediately began to flow back to its … Continue reading Retention Pond Maintenance Jacksonville NC
Stormwater Solutions is on site inspecting the retention pond of a new development in Jacksonville, NC. This is a routine inspection and involves visually inspecting the pond’s outlet structure and checking for possible erosion. Soil erosion of the pond may lead to sediment accumulation in the Stormwater device. Clearing out sediment accumulation is much more … Continue reading Retention Pond Inspection Jacksonville NC