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Martin County crews demonstrate vacuum truck used to clear catch basins, prevent flooding
Summary
In a Martin County video, a stormwater operator described how crews use a vacuum truck and multiple suction tubes to remove debris from catch basins and culverts, helping prevent flooding and protect local water quality. The operator described common finds and how crews dispose of material.
In a Martin County video series, a host and a county stormwater operator demonstrated how crews use a large vacuum truck to clean catch basins, pipes and other stormwater structures to help prevent flooding and keep water clean.
The demonstration matters because routine cleaning of stormwater infrastructure reduces flood risk for homes and streets and removes debris that can harm water quality. Martin County’s crews showed how equipment and on-the-ground judgment determine how a site is…
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