Catch Basin Cleaning for Schools and Municipal Properties: A Maintenance Guide

Schools, community centres, and municipal buildings serve the public — and their drainage systems need to function reliably year-round. Neglected catch basins at these properties create safety hazards for students, staff, and visitors, and can lead to costly damage to publicly funded infrastructure.

Why Schools and Municipal Properties Need Regular Cleaning

• Student and public safety: Flooded walkways, parking lots, and playgrounds create slip-and-fall hazards
• Playground drainage: Standing water on playgrounds breeds mosquitoes and creates unsanitary conditions
• Building protection: Clogged basins can cause water to pool against foundations, leading to leaks and structural damage
• Bylaw compliance: Municipalities require all property owners — including public institutions — to maintain drainage infrastructure
• Budget protection: Scheduled maintenance costs a fraction of emergency repairs and flood damage restoration

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

For schools and municipal properties, we recommend at minimum bi-annual cleaning: spring (after snowmelt) and fall (before freeze). Properties with large parking lots, athletic fields, or heavy tree cover may need quarterly service.

Working Around School Schedules

We schedule school property work during off-hours, weekends, or school breaks to minimize disruption to students and staff. Our crews follow all safety protocols required for work on school grounds.