A practical guide to Oregon stormwater maintenance PORTLAND METRO · OREGON
YOU HAVE A LETTER. HERE'S A PLAN.

Received a stormwater
inspection notice?

Don't guess what the letter means. Use this simple checklist to understand what needs attention and how to find the right help.

01

Identify who issued the notice

Look for the city, utility or district named in the letter. That agency—not this directory—determines your requirements.

02

Read the exact actions and deadline

Highlight which facilities need work, what deficiencies were found, and the actual completion or response date. Do not assume every notice allows the same time.

03

Check your facility or maintenance plan

Look for terms such as rain garden, planter, bioswale, catch basin, stormwater vault or filter. Your operations and maintenance (O&M) plan may explain expected work.

04

Find a provider for the right type of work

Use the contractor directory to narrow the list. A landscaper handling vegetation is not necessarily the right choice for mechanical vaults or pipe repairs.

05

Keep records and follow up with your inspector

Document the work and ask the issuing agency how it expects confirmation, photos, invoices or a re-inspection.

Important

Some work may require permits or specially qualified professionals. The City of Portland notes that changes or replacement of drainage features generally require a plumbing trade permit. Confirm the applicable requirement before work begins.

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