Mosquito Habitats in Stormwater Systems
Click on the information icons below to learn more about different aspects of Clark County’s stormwater system and where potential mosquito breeding habitats can be located.
Storm Drain
An opening built into a curb or street that carries stormwater to a catch basin. They come in many different forms.
Catch Basin
An underground concrete basin with a water receiving inlet and outlet pipe. They protect the water quality by trapping sediment and pollutants.
Bioretention Overflow Inlet
Also referred to as a micro-swale, these are outlets for overflow stormwater that cannot be absorbed into the ground.
Headbox
An recessed concrete box used to trap sediment and filter out trash and organic debris with a grate or screen.
Bio-swale Field Inlet
A catch basin used to trap sediment and pollutants. They are typically located at the end of a stormwater facility.
Retention Pond
Additional water storage facilities to retain and release water at a controlled rate during rainfall events.
Bioretention Overflow Inlet
Also referred to as a micro-swale, these are outlets for overflow stormwater that cannot be absorbed into the ground.
