Glossary

Catch Basin

What is Catch Basin?

A catch basin is a curbside or in-ground stormwater inlet with a sediment sump that traps debris before runoff enters the sewer; vacuum and combo trucks clean out the accumulated sludge and spoils.

A catch basin collects surface runoff and lets heavier sediment settle into a sump so it does not clog the storm sewer. Over time the sump fills with sludge, leaves, and grit that must be vacuumed out to keep drainage working and prevent flooding.

Catch basin cleaning is a routine municipal task performed with a combination (combo) truck or industrial vacuum truck that suctions the material into a debris body for offloading. Rent the vacuum equipment for catch basin maintenance through a free request on Vac4Rent.