Storm Water Management
Opterra Solutions specializes in helping businesses, industry and all levels of government comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations for stormwater systems. We understand the complexities of the regulations for stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). The BMPs are consistent with local EPA regulations, Clean Water Act (CWA) codes, and the National Pollution Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) permit. Our goal is to help our customers understand these regulations and present them with a comprehensive stormwater facilities (SWF) maintenance plan.
Construction and Installation
Opterra Solutions provides construction and installation of certain types of Stormwater Management Systems. We can also meet all of your pre-construction erosion control needs as well as any post-construction maintenance and repairs. We are committed to our customers, our quality, and our environment.
Bio-Retention
Bio-retention is an up-land water quality and quantity control practice that uses the chemical biological and physical properties of plants, microbes, and soils for removal of pollutants from stormwater runoff. Some of the processes that may take place in a bio-retention facility include sedimentation, absorption, filtration, decomposition, and storage capacity. Bio-retention facilities can be distributed across a development site which can result in smaller and more manageable sub-watersheds that aid in controlling runoff close to the source. Opterra provides complete analysis, support, installation, and maintenance of bio-retention systems for our clients.
Audit and Consultation
Opterra Solutions offers audit and consultation services to ensure your stormwater facilities are compliant with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The NPDES was created in 1972 under the Clean Water Act. It is responsible for controlling and regulating point sources of discharge of pollutants to water sources. NPDES main goal is to maintain, protect, and restore water quality. We perform the audit inspections using NPDES guidelines and will share our findings, along with recommendations with our clients. Recommendations might include a summary of necessary repairs and an ongoing maintenance program.
Systems We Inspect, Install, Maintain, and Repair
Detention Ponds
Retention Ponds
Underground Water Quality Units
Drainage Ditches
Bio Swales
Bio-Retention Ponds
Catch Basins
Underground Retaining Systems
Culverts
Above Ground Drainage Systems
Underground Drainage Systems
Retention Ponds
Underground Water Quality Units
Drainage Ditches
Bio Swales
Bio-Retention Ponds
Catch Basins
Underground Retaining Systems
Culverts
Above Ground Drainage Systems
Underground Drainage Systems
Storm Water Maintenance
We offer a comprehensive maintenance plan for all Storm Water Facilities and Devices. These include Retention Ponds, Detention Ponds, Retention & Bio Swales, Drainage Ditches, Bio-Retention Ponds, Catch Basins, and Underground Retaining Systems. Our Storm Water Facility maintenance services include:
Inspection
Slope Stabilization
Outlet and Inlet Stabilization
Debris and Litter Control
Wildlife and Insect Control
Routine Vegetation Maintenance
Mechanical Vegetation Cutting
Vegetation Plantings
Aquatic Herbicide Application
Water Quality Testing
Slope Stabilization
Outlet and Inlet Stabilization
Debris and Litter Control
Wildlife and Insect Control
Routine Vegetation Maintenance
Mechanical Vegetation Cutting
Vegetation Plantings
Aquatic Herbicide Application
Water Quality Testing
Stormwater Repairs
Over time, all stormwater management systems will need repair. Along with regular, scheduled maintenance, Opterra offers a broad array of repair services to most stormwater management systems. Our repair services include:
Erosion Control
Sediment Control
Hydro Seeding
Sediment removal
Slope Erosion Repair
Woody Brush Cutting and Clearing
Structure Replacement
Pipe Installation
Silt Fence Installation
Sediment Tubes
Straw Wattles
ECB Installation
TRM Installation
Shoreline Stabilization
Creek Bank Restoration
Water Quality Testing
SWPPP Inspections
Sediment Control
Hydro Seeding
Sediment removal
Slope Erosion Repair
Woody Brush Cutting and Clearing
Structure Replacement
Pipe Installation
Silt Fence Installation
Sediment Tubes
Straw Wattles
ECB Installation
TRM Installation
Shoreline Stabilization
Creek Bank Restoration
Water Quality Testing
SWPPP Inspections