Autumn is a vibrant and beautiful season; who doesn’t love the changing colors and the fall foliage? But as lovely as the bright yellow, orange, and red leaves are and as they seem to light the trees on fire, those same leaves can cause untold problems as they wither, die, and fall to the ground. When they are not taken care of properly, fallen leaves will impact municipal stormwater systems and ultimately, the health of local waterways.

Some problems that may occur include the following:

Flooding: Stormwater will back up on the street, creating pools of water that can impact property and public safety.

The Solution: Regular cleaning and maintenance of basins and pump systems; raking and properly disposing of fallen leaves. 

Water Quality:  Ultimately, blocked storm drains can impact entire stormwater systems and even overall water quality. When water runs through standing piles of leaves, phosphorus is quick to leach out, making its way into local stormwater systems. Algae blooms, green water, and foul odors will result which combine to lower oxygen levels in the water, making the water unhealthy for people, animals, and plants alike.

The Solution: The best idea? Regular cleaning and maintenance of basins and pump systems. Call in the professionals – CALL PUMPMAN!  

The most effective, and in the end, the most affordable way to prevent all storm system problems is to have a planned maintenance program in place and to call in the professionals who know how to manage any problems that may occur expertly. PumpMan is here to help! We can prepare your systems for the season and create a custom Maintenance program for all your pump systems. We are professional experts in the maintenance of water and stormwater systems and can provide effective solutions.

Check out this live interactive map from 'Explore Fall' that helps you map the Fall foliage.

Soundbites from Hurricane Helene's Devastation:

At PumpMan, we always have one eye on the weather. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. Our emergency services team monitors extreme weather, and we were watching the events in Greeneville, TN and wanted to share Water Commission's social media update:

This has been a historical, unprecedented event. Last night, our intake structure was enveloped by the Nolichuckey River. As most know, the Greeneville Water Commission supplies water to Greeneville and the majority of Greene County through five utility districts. Our intake structure is how we pump water from the river to the treatment plant. It was totally submerged. After the water receded today. We discovered that there is not much, if anything salvageable at our pumping station. Read the full post here.