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No.21-Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Bioretention Facilities. <br /> Note that the inspection and routine maintenance frequencies listed below are recommended by Ecology. They do not supersede or replace the municipal stormwater permit requirements for inspection frequency required of <br /> municipal stormwater permittees for"stormwater treatment and flow control BMPs/facilities." <br /> Maintenance Recommended Frequency• Condition when Maintenance is Needed Action Needed <br /> Component Inspection Routine (Standards) (Procedures) <br /> Maintenance <br /> Facility Footprint <br /> Earthen side slopes B,S Erosion(gullies/rills)greater than 2 inches deep around •Eliminate cause of erosion and stabilize damaged area(regrade,rock,vegetation,erosion control matting) <br /> and berms inlets,outlet,and alongside slopes •For deep channels or cuts(over 3 Inches in ponding depth),temporary erosion control measures should be put in place until <br /> permanent repairs can be made. <br /> •Properly designed,constructed and established facilities with appropriate flow velocities should not have erosion problems <br /> except perhaps in extreme events.If erosion problems persist,the following should be reassessed:(1)flow volumes from <br /> contributing areas and bioretention facility sizing;(2)flow velocities and gradients within the facility;and(3)flow dissipation <br /> and erosion protection strategies at the facility inlet. <br /> A Erosion of sides causes slope to become a hazard Take actions to eliminate the hazard and stabilize slopes <br /> A,S Settlement greater than 3 inches(relative to undisturbed Restore to design height <br /> sections of berm) <br /> A,S Downstream face of berm wet,seeps or leaks evident Plug any holes and compact berm(may require consultation with engineer,particularly for larger berms) <br /> A Any evidence of rodent holes or water piping in berm • Eradicate rodents(see'Pest control") <br /> • Fill holes and compact(may require consultation with engineer,particularly for larger berms) <br /> Concrete sidewalls A Cracks or failure of concrete sidewalls •Repair/seal cracks <br /> • Replace If repair is Insufficient <br /> Rockery sidewalls A Rockery side walls are Insecure Stabilize rockery sidewalls(may require consultation with engineer,particularly for walls 4 feet or greater In height) <br /> Facility area All maintenance Trash and debris present Clean out trash and debris <br /> visits(at least <br /> biannually) <br /> Facility bottom area A,S Accumulated sediment to extent that Infiltration rate is • Remove excess sediment <br /> reduced(see"Ponded water")or surface storage capacity •Replace any vegetation damaged or destroyed by sediment accumulation and removal <br /> significantly impacted • Mulch newly planted vegetation <br /> •Identify and control the sediment source(if feasible) <br /> •If accumulated sediment is recurrent,consider adding presettlement or installing berms to create a forebay at the inlet <br /> During/after fall leaf Accumulated leaves in facility Remove leaves If there is a risk to clogging outlet structure or water flow is impeded <br /> drop <br /> Low permeability A,S Sediment,vegetation,or debris accumulated at or blocking Clear the blockage <br /> check dams and (or having the potential to block)check dam,flow control <br /> weirs weir or orifice <br /> A,S Erosion and/or undercutting present Repair and take preventative measures to prevent future erosion and/or undercutting <br /> A Grade board or top of weir damaged or not level Restore to level position <br /> • Frequency:A=Annually;B=Biannually(twice per year);M=Monthly;W=At least one visit should occur during the wet season(for debris/clog related maintenance,this inspection/maintenance visit should occur in the early fall,after deciduous <br /> trees have lost their leaves);S=Perform inspections after major storm events(24-hour storm event with a 10-year or greater recurrence interval). <br /> IPM-Integrated Pest Management <br /> ISA-International Society of Arboriculture <br /> Volume V—Runoff Treatment BMPs—December 2014 <br /> 4-54 <br />