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No. 21 (continued)-Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Bioretention Facilities. <br /> Maintenance Recommended Frequency• Condition when Maintenance is Needed Action Needed <br /> Component Inspection Routine Maintenance (Standards) (Procedures) <br /> Facility Footprint(coned) <br /> Ponded water B,S Excessive ponding water:Water overflows during storms Determine cause and resolve in the following order: <br /> smaller than the design event or ponded water remains in 1) Confirm leaf or debris buildup in the bottom of the facility is not impeding infiltration.If necessary,remove leaf litter/debris. <br /> the basin 48 hours or longer after the end of a storm. 2) Ensure that underdrain(if present)is not clogged.If necessary,clear underdrain. <br /> 3) Check for other water inputs(e.g.,groundwater,illicit connections). <br /> 4)Verify that the facility is sized appropriately for the contributing area.Confirm that the contributing area has not increas ed. <br /> If steps#1-4 do not solve the problem,the bioretention soil is likely clogged by sediment accumulation at the surface or has <br /> become overly compacted.Dig a small hole to observe soil profile and identify compaction depth or clogging front to help <br /> determine the soil depth to be removed or otherwise rehabilitated(e.g.,tilled).Consultation with an engineer is recommended. <br /> Bioretention soil As needed Bioretention soil media protection is needed when •Minimize all loading in the facility footprint(foot traffic and other loads)to the degree feasible in order to prevent compaction <br /> media performing maintenance requiring entrance into the facility of bioretention soils. <br /> footprint •Never drive equipment or apply heavy loads in facility footprint. <br /> •Because the risk of compaction is higher during saturated soil conditions,any type of loading In the cell(including foot traffic) <br /> should be minimized during wet conditions. <br /> •Consider measures to distribute loading if heavy foot traffic is required or equipment must be placed in facility.As an <br /> example,boards may be placed across soil to distribute loads and minimize compaction. <br /> •If compaction occurs,soil must be loosened or otherwise rehabilitated to original design state. <br /> Inlets/Outlets/Pipes <br /> Splash block inlet A Water is not being directed properly to the facility and Reconfigure/repair blocks to direct water to facility and away from structure <br /> away from the Inlet structure <br /> Curb cut inlet/outlet M during the Weekly during fall Accumulated leaves at curb cuts Clear leaves(particularly important for key inlets and low points along long,linear facilities) <br /> wet season leaf drop <br /> and before <br /> severe storm <br /> Is forecasted <br /> Pipe inlet/outlet A Pipe is damaged Repair/replace <br /> W Pipe Is dogged Remove roots or debris <br /> A,S Sediment,debris,trash,or mulch reducing capacity of •Clear the blockage <br /> inlet/outlet •Identify the source of the blockage and take actions to prevent future blockages <br /> Weekly during fall Accumulated leaves at inlets/outlets Clear leaves(particularly important for key inlets and low points along long,linear facilities) <br /> leaf drop <br /> A Maintain access for inspections •Clear vegetation(transplant vegetation when possible)within 1 foot of inlets and outlets,maintain access pathways <br /> •Consultation with a landscape architect is recommended for removal,transplant,or substitution of plants <br /> Erosion control at A Concentrated flows are causing erosion Maintain a cover of rock or cobbles or other erosion protection measure(e.g.,matting)to protect the ground where <br /> inlet concentrated water enters the facility(e.g.,a pipe,curb cut or Swale) <br /> Volume V—Runoff Treatment BMPs—December 2014 <br /> 4-55 <br />