🌧️ The Importance of Filters Inside Catch Basins

When it comes to protecting your yard, patio, or driveway from flooding, drainage systems play one of the most important roles. But there’s a detail many homeowners overlook: catch basin filters. Without them, your drainage system can quickly become clogged and ineffective.

At Hannah Outdoor Designs, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when catch basins aren’t properly filtered or maintained—and it often leads to expensive repairs. Let’s dive into why filters matter, and how products from NDS Drainage provide a smart solution.

🔍 What Is a Catch Basin?

A catch basin is essentially a collection box designed to capture surface water and direct it into an underground drainage system. It’s commonly installed in low areas of the yard, near downspouts, or in paved areas where water tends to collect.

⚠️ What Happens Without a Filter

While catch basins are excellent at collecting water, they also collect everything that comes with it:

• 🍂 Leaves

• 🪨 Dirt and silt

• 🌱 Grass clippings and organic debris

  
  

If left unchecked, this debris will wash into the drain pipes, causing blockages and reducing the efficiency of your entire system. Over time, clogged pipes can lead to:

• Standing water in your yard

• Structural damage to patios, retaining walls, or foundations

• Costly excavation to clear or replace pipes

  
  

🛠️ NDS Catch Basin Filters: A Smarter Way to Drain

NDS, a leader in drainage solutions, manufactures specific filters designed for catch basins. These filters sit inside the basin and act as a barrier, trapping debris before it enters the pipes.

Benefits of NDS Catch Basin Filters:

• ✅ Easy to install and remove

• ✅ Capture leaves, silt, and dirt

• ✅ Extend the life of your drainage system

• ✅ Simplify maintenance with quick cleaning

  
  

🧹 Maintenance Still Matters

Even with a filter, routine maintenance is key. Catch basin filters should be cleaned regularly, especially after heavy rain or during the fall when leaves are everywhere. A quick check a few times a year will prevent long-term problems and keep water flowing where it should.

At Hannah Outdoor Designs, we incorporate the right drainage products into every project because we know the Atlanta area gets its fair share of rain—and your landscape deserves to be ready for it.

📞 Ready to upgrade or repair your drainage system? Contact us today and let’s make sure your yard stays dry, functional, and beautiful.