Storm drains have been installed
Over 100 inlets and storm drains throughout Leisure World have been covered with full-capture catch basin inserts thanks to a recent OCTA Environmental Cleanup Project that allowed the City of Seal Beach to partner with the Golden Rain Foundation.
The full-capture catch basin inserts will substantially reduce the amount of litter and debris flowing into waterways and onto beaches.
The devices are retractable. In the event of a storm, water pressure will push grates open, so water won’t back up on streets.
The GRF will cover 20% of the project cost, and the city paid the remaining 80%.
Last June, the City of Seal Beach submitted an application in response to a call by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for environmental cleanup projects within Leisure World. In November, OCTA awarded the city funding in the amount of $396,000 for the storm drain project.
The GRF Board agreed to operate and maintain the drains and committed about $99,000 in matching funds toward the project, to be reimbursed upon project completion.
Metal catch basin inserts reduce the amount of litterand debris that flows intowaterways.
