Maintaining Catch Basins for Effective Drainage in New Orleans
What is a catch basin?
First point of contact with the
drainage system.
Collects surface runoff.
Can also be fitted to collect building
runoff through direct connections.
Usually designed to hold a limited
amount of debris in the bottom.
Why clean catch basins?
Excessive debris inside catch basins
can clog the outlets and eventually
the drainage lines.
Any debris that makes it inside the
catch basin will eventually make its
way to Lake Pontchartrain.
Debris can also cause obstructions in
box culverts, canals, and pumps.
How do you clean them?
Tools needed:
–
Gloves
–
Rake/shovel/broom
–
Waste container
Clear any debris in front of, and
within about 10 feet of the basin
opening using the rake, shovel, or
broom.
Be sure to remove any waste that
may be stuck in the grates,
especially the bottom ones.
Be careful of
sharp objects
and
always watch for
traffic
.
Let our crews handle garbage or any
debris inside the catch basin. Do
not
attempt to lift the lid, clear surface
debris only.
Place debris in your garbage rollcart
for proper disposal.
How do you mark them?
Tools needed:
–
Gloves
–
Wire brush
–
Glue
Use the wire brush to prepare the
surface and sweep
all debris
off the
top.
Starting 1/8
th
inch from the outside
edge of the marker, apply a
thick
bead of adhesive and then work in
to the center in a spiral shape.
Apply the marker to the top of the
basin by pushing down
hard
, forcing
a little adhesive out around the
entire edge.
Give it a little twist to the right or left
to secure.
Adopt a Catch Basin App Overview
Go to catchbasin.nola.gov to view a map
of catch basins
Residents select a catch basin to adopt
Catch basins can be “named”
Automated emails provide instructions
on how to safely clean catch basins
Instructions for residents
–
Select the pin to indicate the catch basin
you’d like to adopt
–
Monitor the catch basin during the next
storm event.
–
Let the City know how the Catch Basin is
functioning.
Catch basins are crucial for managing surface runoff in New Orleans, but they need regular cleaning to prevent clogging and debris buildup. This guide explains the importance of cleaning catch basins, provides step-by-step instructions on how to clean and mark them properly, and introduces an app allowing residents to adopt and monitor catch basins for better drainage maintenance.
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What is a catch basin? First point of contact with the drainage system. Collects surface runoff. Can also be fitted to collect building runoff through direct connections. Usually designed to hold a limited amount of debris in the bottom. City of New Orleans 2
Why clean catch basins? Excessive debris inside catch basins can clog the outlets and eventually the drainage lines. Any debris that makes it inside the catch basin will eventually make its way to Lake Pontchartrain. Debris can also cause obstructions in box culverts, canals, and pumps. City of New Orleans 3
How do you clean them? Tools needed: Gloves Rake/shovel/broom Waste container Clear any debris in front of, and within about 10 feet of the basin opening using the rake, shovel, or broom. Be sure to remove any waste that may be stuck in the grates, especially the bottom ones. Be careful of sharp objects sharp objects and always watch for traffic traffic. Let our crews handle garbage or any debris inside the catch basin. Do not attempt to lift the lid, clear surface debris only. Place debris in your garbage rollcart for proper disposal. not City of New Orleans 4
How do you mark them? Tools needed: Gloves Wire brush Glue Use the wire brush to prepare the surface and sweep all debris top. Starting 1/8thinch from the outside edge of the marker, apply a thick bead of adhesive and then work in to the center in a spiral shape. Apply the marker to the top of the basin by pushing down hard a little adhesive out around the entire edge. Give it a little twist to the right or left to secure. all debris off the thick hard, forcing City of New Orleans 5
Adopt a Catch Basin App Overview Go to catchbasin.nola.gov to view a map of catch basins Residents select a catch basin to adopt Catch basins can be named Automated emails provide instructions on how to safely clean catch basins Instructions for residents Select the pin to indicate the catch basin you d like to adopt Monitor the catch basin during the next storm event. Let the City know how the Catch Basin is functioning. City of New Orleans 6
