What to Do When Your Pond Has Exposed Roots
If you’ve noticed exposed roots along the banks of your stormwater pond, it’s often a sign that erosion or water flow issues are beginning to undermine your shoreline. Left unchecked, this can reduce your property’s usable frontage, weaken the ecosystem, and lead to costly repairs down the road.
Before jumping into major repairs, property owners should do a simple shoreline and outfall check:
Outfall Blockages: Look at the outfall pipe where water leaves the pond. Blockages such as silt build up, woody vegetation growth, or debris can cause water to back up and erode banks.
Erosion Patterns: Walk the shoreline and note where roots are showing, soil is missing, or slopes look uneven.
Vegetation Health: Watch for stressed or dying plants often a sign that soil around the roots is no longer stable.
Nees Assistance?
If you need assistance in understanding where to find your pond’s outfalls or how to properly inspect your stormwater systems, please don’t hesitate to give Ecological Improvements a call. Our team can walk you through the process and help identify risks early.
If exposed roots persist after clearing any blockages, or if erosion continues to worsen, it’s time to consider more permanent solutions.
That’s where Ecological Improvements can help. Our bioengineered system is designed to stabilize pond banks, protect against further erosion, and rebuild lost frontage.
A few exposed roots today can lead to major erosion tomorrow. Start by inspecting your outfalls and clearing blockages, but if your shoreline continues to deteriorate, call in the experts. Ei’s bioengineered mesh solution restores stability, protects your property, and keeps your waterways healthy for years to come.
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Our free consultation is the first step to ensuring it remains healthy, compliant, and resilient for years to come. Let’s take a walk around your pond together.
Contact us today at 843-259-2287 to schedule a complimentary consultation. Let Ei provide you with expert guidance and solutions to ensure your stormwater ponds are functioning as intended.
