Drainage Products

Catch Basins & Accessories

Dakota Catch Basins and their accessories are widely used in place of traditional concrete installations due to their low weight, easy handling and overall strength and performance capabilities.

The catch basins are made from polypropylene and are available in a range of sizes, from 200 to 700mm (8" to 28") square, to suit any application. Siphoned traps are also available on many of the products to prevent drain odors.

The catch basins can be stacked, to create vertical extensions, in cases where very deep excavations are encountered, and allow fast and precise connection for piping of all sizes.

The range of accessories (covers, gratings, extenders, frames, odor traps, etc.) expand the usage potential and enable compatibility with concrete catch pits. 

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Catch basins, also known as catch-pits or stormwater basins, serve several important purposes in drainage systems:

Sediment and Debris Removal - Catch-pits act as interception points for stormwater, allowing the removal of sediment and debris before it enters the main drainage system. This prevents clogging and extends the life of the overall drainage infrastructure.

Water Quality Improvement - By capturing pollutants and contaminants in stormwater runoff, catch-pits contribute to improving water quality. This is especially important in urban areas where runoff can carry pollutants from roads and other surfaces into water bodies.

Preventing Flooding - Catch-pits play a crucial role in preventing local flooding by efficiently collecting and channeling excess water during heavy rainfall. This helps in reducing the risk of water accumulation on streets and other public spaces.

Preventing Odor Escape - Well designed, modern, plastic catch-pits will have provision for the installation of siphonic water traps to ensure that foul-smelling gases produced in the sewer system are trapped below the water level in the bend of the trap. This prevents these gases, which can carry unpleasant odors, from rising up through the drain and contaminating the neighbouring environment.

Erosion Control - The proper management of stormwater through catch-pits helps control erosion by preventing excessive runoff that can wash away soil and contribute to soil degradation.

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