Operations and maintenance issues are frequently cited as the most pressing issues related to LID installations.
Permeable Pavements
Permeable Pavement Maintenance Plan, City of Puyallup
Presentations and Workshops
- WSU & Puget Sound Partnership Permeable Pavement Workshop Operations and Maintenance for Porous Pavements (PDF)
- WSU & Puget Sound Partnership Permeable Pavement LID Workshop Operations and Maintenance (PDF)
Guides and Manuals
- Guidance Document: Western Washington Low Impact Development Operations and Maintenance
- A Solution to Clogging of Porous Pavements
- Regular Inspection and Maintenance Guidance for Bioretention Systems and Tree Filters
- Pervious Concrete Pavement Maintenance and Operations Guide
- Silva Cells Operations and Maintenance Manual
EPA Videos
These videos were developed based on the trainings on the Western Washington LID O&M Guidance Document. The videos cover everything related to LID O&M from Municipal Stormwater Permit Requirements, to inspections and maintenance techniques for bioretention, permeable pavement, and vegetated roof BMPs/facilities. The training videos also discuss administrative tools for LID O&M for municipalities.Click here for more information.