Did you know that 40 percent of surveyed U.S. water bodies are impaired and do not meet water quality standards?
It's a network of structures, channels and underground pipes that carry stormwater (rain water) to ponds, lakes, streams and rivers.
“Best Management Practices (BMPs), are devices used to reduce pollution in stormwater runoff, thereby protecting area waterways.
Just as streets, grass, and neighborhoods need to be maintained, stormwater ponds need to be maintained.
BMP stands for Best Management Practices.
The difference between a dry detention pond and a wet retention pond may not seem interesting or important.
Proper management of stormwater ponds is crucial.
Stormwater systems are tools that manage the runoff from rainfall.
Save money by maintaining your stormwater system.
If you live in a suburban or urban area in Charlotte NC, you will probably want to be able to answer the question, “what is a stormwater pond and what is its purpose?”
Stormwater quality is important because it affects everyone.
Here is a great resource we found online from Montgomery County in Maryland.
Hey, it's Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management. We wanted to show you an algae clip that we took at the Alta Grove Apartments in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ever wonder what water treatments are being added to your pond or lake?
Beavers are on the move all the time.
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Imagine a herd of cows that just took over your commercial pond or parking lot.
Looking for an idea to hide your Vertex Aeration Cabinet and make the unit virtually disappear out of site.
This past week Platinum Ponds & Lake Management dedicated over three days to the honing skill sets for our aquatic herbicide applications.