Orem Stormwater Cache #3 - Street Sweeping Traditional Cache
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Orem Stormwater Cache #3 - Street Sweeping
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This is a take only cache, there is no need to leave trade items. Any trade items left will be cleaned out of the cache on a regular basis. Travel bugs and trackables are welcome. It is filled with grab bags that include items such as antenna toppers, pencils, bookmarks, etc. Feel free to take one bag for each person in your group and record how many bags you take in your log. You can also take a copy of the newsletter that was written on the subject of car care. There may be muggles in the area, so be on alert.
This cache is located on property owned by the City of Orem. This is a stormwater detention basin. Stormwater detention basins serve two purposes: 1) slow down stormwater flows so that downstream pipes don't have to be as larges; 2) naturally filter a portion the suspended sediments and hydrocarbons found in stormwater runoff.
The Maintenance Division of Orem City’s Public Works department recognizes the importance of keeping all City streets clean for our citizens and for the environment. Currently, the City owns and operates three regenerative air street sweepers.
Street sweeping is an integral part of our street and storm water maintenance program. During 2001, street sweeping crews swept more than 5600 miles and picked up more than 2000 cubic yards of debris. In the past, City crews have been able to sweep every street throughout the City an average of nine times a year.
The street sweeping season usually starts in early March and ends in December. Weather and temperature impact start and end dates.
The primary objectives of the City’s street sweeping program are to:
1)Provide a clean appearance for residents and the visiting public.
2) Reduce health hazards by removing pollutants that are contained in or are a part of sweepings. Sweeping directly reduces PM 10 air borne dust pollution and the discharge of pollutants into the storm drainage system.
Reduce maintenance costs by keeping the storm drainage system clean.
The City is highly committed to keeping our streets as clean as possible. Citizens can help by keeping vehicles, trailers, basketball hoops, etc. off the street. We realize that this is not always possible, but it would help us in sweeping the entire street instead of going around vehicles that have been left on the street.
One of the most frequently asked questions is "When will my street be swept so that I can move my vehicle?" The answer is that the City has limited resources (three street sweepers), unpredictable weather and unscheduled vehicle repair work. It is almost impossible to know exactly what day your street will be swept.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please call Public Works at 229-7500.
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