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The 12-Month Sewer & Stormwater Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month plan for property managers, HOAs, facility managers, schools and public works teams north of Columbus to Lake Erie.

  • Built around Ohio's freeze-thaw cycles, spring rains and leaf season
  • Catch basins, sewer lines, CCTV, lift stations, grease traps and ponds
  • SWPPP and MS4 compliance reminders so nothing slips
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Sewer & Stormwater Maintenance Calendar — Northern Ohio

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Your maintenance year

StormwaterSewerLift stationGrease trapSWPPP / MS4Planning

January Deep freeze

Ice and plowed snow block inlets; pump stations work hardest in the cold.

  • StormKeep catch basin grates and storm inlets clear of ice and snow piles
  • LiftCheck lift station heaters, alarms and backup power
  • PlanReview last year's inspection reports and set this year's budget

February Freeze-thaw

Daily thaws send meltwater into lines that may still be partly frozen.

  • StormWatch for ponding and backups at low spots after thaws
  • LiftInspect sump and lift station pumps, floats and check valves
  • PlanBook spring catch basin cleaning and CCTV before the spring rush

March Thaw & salt

A winter of road salt and sand washes straight into your catch basin sumps.

  • StormVacuum salt, sand and winter debris from catch basins
  • StormWalk detention pond inlets and outlet structures
  • SWPPPResume construction-site SWPPP inspections as sites reopen

April Spring rains

Heaviest early-season rainfall; clogged systems show up fast.

  • StormSpring catch basin and storm line cleaning
  • SewerCCTV inspect lines with past backups or slow drains
  • MS4Check outfalls for erosion and debris after storms

May Root season

Tree roots grow fast and push into joints and cracked pipe.

  • SewerHydro-jet mains and laterals with known root intrusion
  • GreaseQuarterly grease trap and interceptor service
  • SWPPPInspect BMPs within 24 hours of every 0.5" rain

June Pond check

Vegetation and sediment build up in basins and forebays.

  • StormInspect detention/retention ponds, forebays and outlets
  • MS4Dry-weather outfall screening for illicit discharges
  • LiftLift station wet well cleaning and grease removal

July Summer storms

Short, intense thunderstorms overwhelm partially blocked inlets.

  • StormClear inlets, trench drains and parking lot drains
  • StormCheck oil-water separators and pump if needed
  • GreaseMid-year grease trap pump-out for restaurants

August Condition review

Dry weather is the best time to see pipe condition and plan repairs.

  • SewerCCTV inspection with NASSCO PACP condition scoring
  • PlanPrioritize repairs and lining for next year's capital budget
  • MS4Good housekeeping review for municipal facilities

September Pre-leaf

Clean lines now so falling leaves don't stack on top of old sediment.

  • StormJet storm lines before leaf fall
  • LiftPump, float and control panel inspection
  • SWPPPConfirm inspection logs and SWPPP records are current

October Leaf season

Leaves are the #1 cause of fall street and parking lot flooding in Ohio.

  • StormClear catch basin grates weekly during peak leaf drop
  • StormVacuum truck cleaning of catch basin sumps
  • StormClear pond outlet structures and trash racks

November Before the freeze

Anything left in the system now is frozen in place until March.

  • StormFinal fall catch basin cleaning before ground freeze
  • GreaseGrease trap service ahead of holiday volume
  • SWPPPStabilize construction sites for winter

December Winter prep

Snow crews bury what they can't see.

  • StormFlag catch basins and cleanouts for snow plow crews
  • LiftTest lift station alarms, heaters and generator
  • MS4Compile annual SWPPP / MS4 reports and records

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Common questions

How often should catch basins be cleaned in Ohio?

Most commercial and HOA properties in Northern Ohio need catch basins cleaned at least once a year, and twice a year (spring after salt season and fall after leaf drop) is better for busy parking lots. Clean a basin once its sump is about one-third full of sediment.

How often should sewer lines be CCTV inspected?

A good baseline is every 3–5 years for private and commercial lines, and every year for lines with a history of backups, root intrusion or older clay pipe. Inspections scored with NASSCO PACP let you compare condition over time.

When are SWPPP inspections required?

Under Ohio EPA's Construction General Permit, sites typically need inspections at least once every seven days and within 24 hours after a rain event of 0.5 inches or more, with records kept on site.

How often should a grease trap be pumped?

Most food service locations pump every 1–3 months. The common rule is to pump before fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth. Check your local sewer authority's requirements.

Do you serve my area?

EnviroFlow USA serves Northern Ohio, which means anywhere north of Columbus up to Lake Erie, including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Toledo, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Summit, Medina and Portage counties.