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From Compliance to Maintenance: We Take the Stress Out of Stormwater.

Stormwater treatment devices, treatment trains, resource consent compliance, overland flow paths, receiving environment, reticulation, impervious surfaces, water table… If you’re confused by all these terms, don’t worry—Dutton Stormwater has you covered. As stormwater maintenance experts, we can identify what devices you have, explain how and how often they need to be maintained, and take care of the scheduling for you.

Catchpits, Cesspits & Sumps

Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)

It will be a rare New Zealander who has not seen a catchpit. Catchpits, also known as cesspits and sumps, tend to be the first line of defence of most drainage networks.
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Drain Unblocking

Drain Unblocking Services

Blocked drains are more than just a pain - they can quickly lead to overflows, odours, and site disruption if not addressed promptly.
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EnviroPod®

Advanced Stormwater Management and Filtration

EnviroPod® Filters are innovative stormwater filtration devices designed to capture and retain litter, sediment, and other gross pollutants before they enter the drainage network.
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Gross Pollutant Traps (GPT's)

Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)

Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) are large treatment devices designed to capture litter, debris, and coarse sediment from stormwater before it enters the wider network or receiving environment.
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LittaTrap™

Effective Stormwater Filtration for Cleaner Waterways

LittaTrap™ is a proven stormwater filtration solution designed to capture litter, plastics, and other gross pollutants before they enter the stormwater network.
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Hynds Smart Chamber

Reliable Oil and Grit Interception

The Hynds Smart Chamber is a simple and effective oil and grit separation system, widely used to remove residual oils and settle solids from stormwater before it enters the drainage network.
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Jellyfish® Filter

Advanced Stormwater Treatment for New Zealand

The Jellyfish® Filtration System by Stormwater360 is an advanced stormwater treatment solution designed to remove fine sediments, nutrients, metals, and hydrocarbons from runoff before it enters New Zealand’s waterways.
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CCTV Camera Inspection Services

CCTV Drain & Pipe Investigation Services

When drainage issues aren’t easy to solve, CCTV inspections can provide clear answers. Dutton Stormwater offers professional CCTV camera investigation services to accurately diagnose faults within stormwater and wastewater pipes, helping you understand what’s happening below ground.
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Pump Chamber

The Importance of Pump Systems in New Zealand's Hilly Terrain

New Zealand’s urban environments are unique—built not on vast expanses of flat land, but often into steep, hilly landscapes. This topography means that stormwater and wastewater cannot always flow by gravity alone.
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Retention & Detention Tanks

A Guide to Stormwater Detention and Retention Tanks

Detention and retention tanks are large underground or above-ground containers designed to manage stormwater on a wide range of New Zealand sites.
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Sand Filter

Effective Stormwater Treatment with Sand Filters

Sand filters are a trusted solution in New Zealand’s stormwater management systems, designed to remove sediment, nutrients, and pollutants from runoff before it reaches our waterways.
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Settling Chamber

Protecting Downstream Infrastructure with Settling Chambers

Settling chambers are often used as the first stage in a stormwater treatment train or as a pre-treatment device for other stormwater systems.
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Soakhole

Managing Surface Flooding with Soakhole Devices

Soakhole systems are a common solution for stormwater disposal in New Zealand, especially in areas where direct discharge to streams or the stormwater network isn’t possible.
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StormFilter™

Advanced Stormwater Filtration with StormFilter

The StormFilter is a widely used stormwater treatment device in New Zealand, designed to remove sediment, nutrients, metals, and hydrocarbons from runoff before it enters the drainage network or local waterways.
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StormPit® Bubble Up

Understanding the StormPit Bubble Up Function

The StormPit Bubble Up is a key component in many stormwater systems across New Zealand. Its primary role is to provide an overflow point, allowing water to rise and discharge safely at ground level when underground pipes reach capacity.
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Stormwater Interceptor

Pollution Prevention and Stormwater Interceptors

A stormwater interceptor is a device that separates pollutants from stormwater runoff before it enters a drainage system or waterway.
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Strip Drain

Strip Drain Solutions for New Zealand Properties

Strip drains—also known as channel drains, trench drains, linear drains, or Acco drains—are a popular solution for managing surface water runoff in New Zealand.
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Up Flo® Filter

Keep your Up Flo® filter running smoothly with expert maintenance.

The Up-Flo® Filter is an advanced stormwater filtration device commonly used in New Zealand to remove sediment, nutrients, metals, and hydrocarbons from runoff before it enters the drainage network.
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Vacuum Loading

Rapid Flood Recovery and Stormwater Maintenance Solutions

Vacuum loading is a rapid and effective solution for removing floodwater, sludge, sediment, and debris from affected areas, helping restore safety and prevent further property damage.
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Why Choose Dutton?

Trusted provider

With multiple industry awards for service excellence and sustainability.

Comprehensive Service

We maintain all stormwater, tradewaste, and green infrastructure devices, regardless of type or brand.

Proactive Scheduling

Hassle-free maintenance so you never miss a service.

Detailed Compliance Reporting

Includes before-and-after photos for peace of mind.

Secure Customer Portal

Access your service history reports anytime.

Tailored Maintenance Programs

Designed for your site and consent requirements.

Certified Waste Disposal

Comprehensive records for environmental reporting.

Expert Team

Knowledgeable, approachable specialists ready with advice and support.

Health & Safety First

All work follows NZ regulations and best practices, with trained staff and certified equipment.

Strong focus on sustainability

We help protect New Zealand’s waterways and environment for future generations.

Not sure what stormwater system you have?

We can help, schedule a free consultation with us today.

Trusted by councils & leading enterprises.

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It was a comedy of errors dropped keys down storm water, then dropped grill trying to retrieve the.Kat and Grant saved the day. You guys rock!!
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The Property Management Team here at Commercial Realty use Dutton Stormwater for our commercial portfolios stormwater maintenance requirements. They have excellent customer service, fair and competitive pricing and great communication right through to beginning to the end of the job. We highly recommend Dutton for all stormwater maintenance services!
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Excellent customer service right from the start of my enquiry. I'm very happy with the job completed (cleaning of stormwater detention tank and cesspits) and with the service by each team member who I had contact with throughout the process.
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Great!
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