STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & DRAINAGE SYSTEM INSPECTION CHECKLIST 2026

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--- PRE-INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION & SITE PREPARATION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Start Time
[ ] Facility/Site Location
[ ] Weather Conditions (Sunny, Cloudy, Raining, Snowing)
[ ] Required PPE Verified (High-Visibility Vest, Safety Boots, Gloves, Safety Glasses)
[ ] Pre-Inspection Notes
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- INLET & CATCH BASIN INSPECTION ---
[ ] Catch Basin ID/Location
[ ] Inlet Condition Status (Clear/Functional, , Severe Blockage, Structural Damage)
[ ] Detected Debris Types (Sediment/Silt, Organic Matter (Leaves/Branches), Trash/Litter, Construction Debris)
[ ] Estimated Depth of Debris (Inches)
[ ] Photo Documentation
[ ] Inspection Notes & Required Maintenance

--- DRAINAGE PIPE & CULVERT ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Culvert/Pipe Identifier
[ ] Structural Integrity Status (Intact, Minor Cracking, Significant Damage/Collapse, Severe Erosion)
[ ] Estimated Percentage of Blockage (%)
[ ] Observed Obstructions (Silt/Sediment, Debris/Trash, Root Intrusion, Organic Matter/Leaves)
[ ] Detailed Condition Notes
[ ] Photo Evidence of Pipe Condition
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- STORMWATER RETENTION & DETENTION POND AUDIT ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Pond Water Level Status (Normal, High/At Capacity, Low/Dry, Overflowing)
[ ] Observed Issues (Silt/Sediment Accumulation, Erosion on Embankments, Damaged Weir/Spillway, Excessive Debris/Trash, Vegetation Overgrowth, None/No Issues Found)
[ ] Estimated Sediment Depth (inches)
[ ] Detailed Observations & Findings
[ ] Site Photos (Evidence of Condition)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- EROSION CONTROL & SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Silt Fence Condition (Intact, Damaged/Torn, Buried/Obstructed, Missing)
[ ] Detected Erosion Types (Gully Erosion, Sheet Erosion, Rill Erosion, Bank Undercutting)
[ ] Estimated Sediment Depth (inches)
[ ] Maintenance Notes & Observations
[ ] Photo Evidence of Erosion Control
[ ] Inspection Date

--- OUTFALL & DISCHARGE POINT INSPECTION ---
[ ] Discharge Point Identifier/ID
[ ] Outfall Structural Integrity Status (Intact/No Visible Damage, Minor Erosion Detected, Significant Structural Damage, Critical Failure/Blockage)
[ ] Observed Debris or Pollutants (Plastic/Litter, Organic Matter (Leaves/Branches), Sediment/Silt, Oil/Hydrocarbon Sheen, None Detected)
[ ] Detailed Condition Notes
[ ] Photo Evidence of Discharge Point
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- VEGETATION & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Vegetation Encroachment Level (Minimal (No action required), Moderate (Requires trimming/clearing), Severe (Critical blockage detected))
[ ] Identified Overgrowth Locations
[ ] Issues Detected (Algae/Biofilm Accumulation, Debris/Leaf Litter Blockage, Erosion of Riparian Buffer, Invasive Species Presence)
[ ] Vegetation Photo Evidence
[ ] Next Scheduled Maintenance Date

--- POST-INSPECTION SUMMARY & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ---
[ ] Summary of Findings
[ ] Priority Levels for Repairs (Critical - Immediate Action Required, High - Schedule within 30 days, Medium - Monitor during next inspection, Low - Routine maintenance)
[ ] Target Completion Date
[ ] Photo Documentation of Defects
[ ] Inspector Verification

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