Hemet Council Awards Trash Capture Construction Contract
The city moves to install over 100 new devices to reduce pollution in local stormwater drainage systems.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Construction
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The Hemet City Council has awarded a construction contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. to install 113 trash capture devices on local stormwater catch basins. The project aims to prevent debris from entering the city's storm drains and waterways.
Why it matters
These installations help the city meet state-mandated environmental standards designed to eliminate trash pollution in stormwater systems. By capturing debris at the source, the city reduces the amount of waste that washes into local gutters during rain events.
The City Council approved the contract in a unanimous 5-0 vote to implement technology that prevents trash larger than 5 millimeters from entering the drainage system. This initiative targets the 113 designated catch basins identified for upgrades.
The players
Hemet City Council
The elected governing body responsible for setting local policy, managing municipal budgets, and overseeing infrastructure improvements in Hemet.
Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
A construction firm specializing in infrastructure projects, selected by the city to perform the installation of the stormwater capture devices.
State Water Resources Control Board
A state agency that implements and enforces water quality standards and environmental protections for water systems across California.
The details
Crews from Gentry General Engineering, Inc. will install specialized hardware on catch basins to intercept refuse before it flows through the drainage network. This infrastructure upgrade is necessary to ensure the city complies with state regulations regarding water quality.
Timeline
April 2015: The State Water Resources Control Board adopted trash provisions requiring improved storm system filtration.
October 13, 2026: The Hemet City Council voted to award the construction contract.
Market Landscape
This project reflects a broader trend of municipal infrastructure upgrades mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board trash provisions. These requirements force cities to modernize their stormwater systems to meet stricter environmental targets for waterway pollution.
Residents may notice construction crews working at various stormwater catch basin locations throughout the city as the new devices are installed. These upgrades serve to improve local water quality without requiring direct changes to household habits.
The takeaway
The city is taking proactive steps to modernize its drainage systems to protect local waterways from plastic and debris pollution. Implementing these capture devices ensures that Hemet remains in compliance with strict state environmental regulations for municipal storm systems.
Further reading
For more information on local infrastructure development, visit the Hemet Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Valley News.
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