Inspecting Stormwater Ponds in Brampton
Regular stormwater pond inspections identify whether a pond needs to be retrofitted, maintained, or repaired according to current regulations for flood and water quality control. Brampton’s 180 stormwater ponds are inspected to look at the following:
- Fencing, safety station, and other safety measures
- Inlet to and outlet from the pond
- Depth of the sediment stored in the pond
- Control valves, emergency spillways, and other important components
- Pond vegetation
- Pollution from litter or spills
- Maintenance access routes
Maintaining Stormwater Ponds in Brampton
Stormwater pond inspections help determine the resources required for maintenance activities to appropriately allocate
stormwater charge funds. A comprehensive stormwater pond maintenance program is key to protecting water quality in local rivers and creeks. Stormwater pond maintenance includes the following activities on an as-needed basis:
- Removal of sediments, debris in and around the pond
- Replacement of vegetation
- Maintenance of structures such as gates and valves and surrounding vegetation
- Bank stabilization
To learn more about recent and ongoing stormwater pond maintenance activities visit the Recent and Ongoing Stormwater Projects webapge.
