PSA: Keep storm drains cleared of leaves and debris to allow for proper drainage and to minimize flooding potential.
Announcements like this are aimed at keeping roadways and parking lots from turning into treacherous bodies of water. However, have you given any thought to what's below the surface? Not to brag, but we have. And we can thank the independent third-party testing we conduct on stormwater treatment devices here at the lab for that.
There is a science to verifying the performance of stormwater separator and filtration units, and the article below provides insight into how testing can demonstrate regulatory compliance before a unit is installed in the field. (This is your queue to keep reading...)