Fit a catch-basin filter insert at a storm drain feeding the Harlem River waterfront

A curb inlet feeding directly into the Harlem River waterfront passes every bit of street trash and oil sheen straight through with no filtration at all. Standard: EPA Green Infrastructure BMP; SDG 6.6/11.b. Proof: before/after photos + insert model/size documentation + maintenance schedule + GPS Method (EPA Green Infrastructure BMP; SDG 6.6/11.b.): 1. Photograph the inlet as found and confirm the insert's size matches the catch-basin opening. 2. Set cones at the curb work zone; work from the sidewalk/curb only — never enter or reach into the drain structure. 3. Fit the filter insert into the catch-basin frame per manufacturer spec, securing it against dislodgement. 4. Photograph the installed insert and log the maintenance-check schedule for future cleanouts. Done when: before/after photos + insert model/size documentation + maintenance schedule + GPS

Where

Location on the packet

Pay

$90 proposed

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Proof

before/after photos + insert model/size documentation + maintenance schedule + GPS

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

intermediate

Open until

2026-09-01

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–75 minutes. Method of record: EPA green-infrastructure inspection (bioretention / bioswale / permeable pavement function + maintenance)

Bring

• measuring tape
• GPS phone
• camera
• trowel / probe
• data sheet
• gloves

Steps

1. 1. Locate the GI asset; record GPS; identify the type (rain garden / bioswale / permeable pavement / tree filter).
2. 2. Photograph the asset, its inlet, and its outlet/overflow.
3. 3. Check the inlet and outlet for blockage (sediment, trash, mulch) and note whether flow can enter/leave freely.
4. 4. Check for standing water and estimate whether it drains within the design window (typically <24-48h after rain); probe media if dry.
5. 5. Assess vegetation/media condition and estimate sediment/trash accumulation depth.
6. 6. Note erosion, bypass, or structural damage and list the maintenance needed.
7. 7. Enter asset type, condition, inlet/outlet status, drainage observation, sediment level, maintenance needs, GPS, photos; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water persists > 48h after rain -> flag failed infiltration (clogged media) for rehab.
• Inlet or outlet blocked -> flag for cleaning; the asset isn't capturing runoff.
• Erosion, undercutting, or flow bypassing the asset -> flag for repair.
• Documentation only — no digging out media or altering structures.

What counts as done

• Asset type + overall condition recorded
• Inlet + outlet clear/blocked status recorded
• Standing-water / infiltration observation recorded
• Sediment/trash level + maintenance recommendations + GPS + photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.