Stormwater BMP Maintenance & Inspection Services
Stormwater facilities come in many shapes and sizes — from above-ground ponds to underground detention systems, from infiltration basins to bioretention, and from tree box filters to hydrodynamic separators. All of them have one thing in common: they require ongoing maintenance to stay functional and compliant.
Exact Stormwater Management provides annual maintenance programs and certified inspections for all types of stormwater BMPs across the Southeast U.S. Whether you need a routine maintenance plan, a one-time inspection report, or help clearing a notice of violation — we can help.
We can:
Create and perform a maintenance program tailored to your property and permit requirements
Provide certified annual inspections with written reports for regulatory compliance
Rehabilitate stormwater facilities that have received a notice of violation
Perform camera inspections and confined space work on underground systems
Serving property managers, HOAs, developers, and municipalities across Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, and 7 additional states.
Stormwater BMP Maintenance Services
We provide annual maintenance programs for all types of stormwater BMPs. Our team handles everything from routine cleanouts and sediment removal to vegetation management, media replacement, and rehabilitation of failing systems. Below are the facility types we maintain.
Annual Maintenance Plans
Most stormwater permits require regular maintenance, and falling behind can result in costly violations. Exact Stormwater offers annual maintenance contracts that keep your systems performing as designed, your documentation current, and your compliance status protected.
Our annual maintenance plans include:
Scheduled visits based on permit requirements and system type
Sediment removal, media replacement, vegetation management, and cleanouts
Detailed service records and maintenance logs for your files
Coordination with property managers and HOA boards
Proactive identification of issues before they become violations
Contact us to get a maintenance plan quote for your property.
What We Maintain: BMP & Facility Types
Filterra Tree Box Filter
As the name-brand tree box stormwater filter, Filterra was introduced to Virginia many years ago. We recommend routine annual maintenance on these systems — without it, a multitude of costly issues can occur. Media contamination and overgrown trees are the most common problems we deal with, and can lead to expensive repairs or full system replacement.
High-flow Biofilters
All rain gardens, including the high-flow FocalPoint, StormGarden, and BioPod biofilter systems, require annual maintenance to ensure optimum performance. Annual maintenance guarantees that these systems allow for the high flow rates and maximum pollutant extraction they were designed to accommodate.
Underground Detention
Keep your underground stormwater detention and infiltration systems working properly with regular inspections and required maintenance. We perform inspections (including camera inspections) and maintenance on all underground detention systems including: R-Tank, RainTank, StormTech arch chambers, isolator rows, Cultec, pipe detention systems by Contech, ADS, Lane Enterprises, and others.
Stormwater Ponds, Detention Ponds & Wet Ponds
Stormwater ponds can be an effective and attractive method of managing water quality and flow. They require regular maintenance to remove sediment, keep inlets and outlets clear and free of debris, and properly maintain vegetation. Our Aquatics Division can restore the functionality of your pond and develop a routine maintenance program to protect your investment and keep your site looking its best.
ALGAE MANAGEMENT
Chemical/dye-based solutions are a great way to manage submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), floating weeds, emergent plants and algae in the short term, but repeated applications can have long term side effects that reduce the micro biotic diversity within the pond. For this reason, Exact Stormwater carefully selects the chemicals and the application rates we use to ensure they are ideally suited to the specific problems within your pond.
In addition to chemical treatment for symptoms, we recommend bacterial treatment to address the most common problems in ponds - overabundant nutrients. The bacteria breaks down the excess nitrogen in the water column, helping to mitigate algae blooms. Additionally, we utilize mechanical controls such as bubblers to add oxygen to the water, providing multiple benefits. While fish and other organisms love the extra oxygen, bubblers also keep the water temperatures consistent throughout the pond (which helps prevent algae growth), as well as aids in the breakdown of muck that sits on the bottom of the pond causing long-term problems (in addition to being gross).
TRASH MANAGEMENT
Capture trash before it enters your stormwater pond to protect water quality and maintain the aesthetic appeal of natural areas. This innovative netting acts as a barrier, intercepting debris carried by rainwater runoff and preventing it from polluting the pond. By trapping litter and larger waste materials, we can not only help keep the water clean for aquatic life, but also enhance the visual environment, transforming what could be an eyesore into a cleaner, more inviting landscape.
Sand/Cartridge Filters, Hydrodynamic Separators
We maintain all types of manufactured treatment devices (MTDs), including sand filters, cartridge filters (StormFilter, Bayfilter, Perk filter, Jellyfish filter, Modular Wetlands, and others), and hydrodynamic separators (Hydroguard, Stormceptor, Contech CDS, Baysaver, First Defense, Aqua-Swirl, Downstream Defender, Vortechs, and others). Our industrial vacuums remove sediment from filters and separators efficiently and thoroughly.
Why Maintenance & Inspection Matter for Compliance
Most stormwater BMP permits require documented maintenance and periodic inspections to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Failing to maintain your systems — or failing to document that maintenance — can result in notices of violation, fines, or permit revocation.
Exact Stormwater helps property managers, HOAs, and developers stay ahead of compliance requirements by combining proactive maintenance programs with certified inspections and written reports. Our documentation is designed to hold up to regulatory review.
Our compliance support includes:
Annual maintenance records for all BMP types
Written inspection reports by DEQ-certified inspectors
Coordination with local stormwater programs and permit requirements
Support for sites under notice of violation
Stormwater BMP Inspection Services
Our team of DEQ-certified stormwater inspectors performs stormwater facility inspections for clients throughout Virginia and across the Southeast. We hold annual inspection contracts with property managers, homeowner associations, and individual property owners.
We perform above-ground and confined space inspections on all types of stormwater BMPs and deliver written reports suitable for permit compliance, recordkeeping, and regulatory review.
Our inspection services include:
Stormwater facility inspections for ponds, bioretention, underground detention, and filters
Camera inspections for underground systems
Confined space inspections
Written inspection reports for all site visits
Annual inspection contracts with regular scheduling
Our Stormwater Maintenance & Inspection Service Areas
Exact Stormwater provides stormwater BMP maintenance and inspection services across 12+ states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S.
States we serve:
Virginia • Florida • Georgia • North Carolina • South Carolina • Maryland • Tennessee • Alabama • Mississippi • Louisiana • Indiana • Texas
Contact us to confirm service availability in your area.
Maintenance & Inspection FAQs
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Stormwater maintenance varies by BMP type but typically includes sediment removal, debris cleanout, vegetation management, media replacement (for filters and bioretention), inlet and outlet clearing, and inspection of structural components. We document all work and provide maintenance records suitable for permit compliance. Contact us for a maintenance scope specific to your system type.
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Yes. Routine maintenance keeps systems functioning properly and supports ongoing compliance with permit requirements. Learn more about compliance and maintenance in our FAQ page.
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Yes, all inspections and maintenance include detailed documentation suitable for recordkeeping and regulatory reviews. For more information about reports, see our FAQ page.
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Inspection frequency depends on permit requirements, local regulations, and system type. Many sites require quarterly or annual inspections. For more detailed guidance on inspection frequency, visit our FAQ page.
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We inspect detention systems, water quality devices, underground systems, and other stormwater BMPs based on site requirements. For a full list of our inspection services, see our FAQ page.
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The best first step is to schedule a call so we can review your site and needs.
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Still have questions?
If your site or system has unique requirements, the fastest way to get clear answers is to schedule a call with our team.
Need a New System Installed?
If your stormwater facility needs more than maintenance — or if you’re planning a new project that requires underground detention, bioretention, or other BMP installation — our installation team can help. View our stormwater facility installation services.