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Soil piping is a condition where the inflow or outflow of water from a stormwater control measure does not take the intended path through the installed inlets, outlets, or drainage system. Typically, we will see water flowing around a pipe or through a compromise somewhere along the run of the pipe. This situation almost always results in erosion of the surrounding area. As the water flows out and around the pipe, it takes sediment with it and creates a void in the area.

This client had a major case of erosion behind their home often caused by stormwater runoff. Any significant storm event would continue washing away the area just behind their patio. In situations like this, if you can’t redirect the flow of water away from the affected area, you can armor the area. For this client, it made more sense to re-establish the grade of the area and armor with riprap stone.

Forestry Mulching is a fast and efficient method of clearing land or other areas to make them usable again. The machines we use can be used to reclaim overgrown areas such as lots, trails, pond dams, and more. Having access to these areas on your property increases the value of the property and makes maintaining the areas easier in the future. The machinery shreds and chips the overgrowth as it works so there is no need for expensive hauling to remove the material. The remaining mulch stabilizes the areas that are worked in and over time the material breaks down and adds to the soil quality.

Our team recently repaired a pipe separation at the inlet pipe to a community stormwater pond. Repairs like these are common when the ground around an inlet pipe settles. Over time the flared end section (FES) of the pipe pulls away or separates from the other pieces of pipe. When this happens stormwater no longer discharges properly across the FES and into the inlet dissipater.

Various sizes of riprap and gravel are often used in components of a stormwater management system. What role do these rocks play in managing runoff?

Riprap

Riprap is stone that is angular and usually about the size of a football. It is used to armor shorelines or areas that receive a high volume of water flow, such as below an inlet or outlet pipe or along a channel that is experiencing erosion. The riprap has two main purposes: to slow the flow of water by forcing it to navigate through the rocks and to hold sediment in place to prevent erosion.

The growing season starts in March here in North Carolina, and it is already fast approaching. This is the busiest time of year for stormwater maintenance, so it is important to be as prepared as possible. Read on to learn how you can set your SCMs up for success this year.

Ongoing education is a large part of what keeps our team here at Triangle Pond Management at the top of our game and a leader in the industry.  We pride ourselves in investing in our employees so they can better serve our clients as well as build their industry skills.  You can have confidence that when one of our techs is servicing your property they have the knowledge and the know-how to complete the job efficiently and accurately.

Underground sand filters are a type of stormwater control measure designed to control stormwater runoff and save useable space simultaneously. Unlike other SCMs that are built above ground and take up large amounts of developable space, these devices are built underground. You find them often under parking lots or open green areas. They are typically accessed above ground through a manhole or Bilco door.

There are many different types of stormwater systems. Many are visible, such as wet ponds, dry detention basins, wetlands, and bio-retention. However, there are many others that are built below ground to accommodate situations where there is limited room for a stormwater system on the surface. These include underground detentions, sand filters, and proprietary devices like Contech StormFilters.