Typical maintenance of catch basins includes trash removal if a grate or other debris capturing device is used, and removal of sediment using a vactor truck. The City is committed to keeping our storm sewer system clean and maintained.
Stormwater ponds, whether they are located on a commercial or residential lot may be the responsibility of a business, the City, individual homeowner, or a homeowner association.
In the City of Owatonna, streets are swept at least twice a year, once in the spring, usually in April or May, and once in the fall, usually in November during the fall leaf cleanup. Sweeping occurs because it is imperative that the storm drains remain clear and unplugged.