Real-time storm drain monitoring for safer, cleaner cities.
Runoff Systems gives municipalities continuous inlet and structure monitoring with low-cost sensors, optional vision units, and a GIS-ready dashboard for alerts, maintenance, and compliance reporting.
Features
What makes Runoff Systems a smarter stormwater platform?
Runoff Systems combines rugged field sensors with live data and analytics so cities can finally see what’s happening underground, without complex installs or high costs.
Wide-area monitoring at low cost
Battery and solar-powered sensor nodes capture water and debris levels across thousands of inlets, turning a blind grid into a measurable network.
Deep insight where it matters most
Vision-enabled units provide real-time imagery and automated obstruction detection for high-risk or complex structures.
Actionable analytics and alerts
The cloud dashboard visualizes data on a live GIS map, issues early warnings, and automatically generates maintenance and compliance reports.
Built for visibility
Monitor underground conditions with ease
Our Core Sensor Nodes measure water and debris levels in real time using low-power beam sensors. Each unit transmits live data from street inlets and outfalls to your dashboard, no complex install or wiring required.
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See what’s really happening below
Vision Nodes add downward-facing cameras and AI-based image analysis to critical sites. They classify blockages, track debris movement, and give crews visual confirmation before floods or compliance issues occur.
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The Runoff Systems dashboard transforms live sensor feeds into clear maps, alerts, and reports. Track trends, plan maintenance, and automatically generate documentation for MS4 and trash-reduction compliance.
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250+ Million
Storm Drains Nationwide
Across roughly 3.5 million miles of storm sewers, each inlet is a potential choke point, yet most cities have no live visibility into them.
$180 – $496 B
Annual Flood-Related Losses
Flooding and blocked drains cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions each year in property damage, infrastructure repair, and business disruption.
7,250+
Regulated Municipal Systems
Thousands of MS4-permitted cities must now prove active monitoring and trash-reduction compliance, creating a growing market for scalable, data-driven solutions.
Our Devices
From basic sensors to full-scale stormwater intelligence
Runoff Systems delivers a family of field-ready devices that scale from simple inlet sensors to vision-based monitoring and city-wide analytics, all built for durability, easy deployment, and direct integration with our cloud dashboard.
Core Sensor Node
Our entry-level unit provides cost-effective coverage for storm inlets. It uses a low-power beam sensor to track water levels and debris accumulation, alerting crews before flooding occurs.
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Battery or solar powered
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Compact, fast retrofit install
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Cellular data link for real-time alerts
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Designed for thousands of deployment points
Vision Node
For critical sites and deep structures, the Vision Node adds a downward-facing camera with automated image analysis. It classifies blockages, records debris flow, and gives visual confirmation from anywhere.
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Live video or captured frames
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AI-based obstruction detection
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Rugged IP-rated housing
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Ideal for DSBBs, junctions, and outfalls
Cloud Dashboard & API
A unified interface for public-works and engineering teams. View real-time conditions, receive alerts, and generate automatic maintenance and compliance reports.
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GIS-integrated map view
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Custom alerts and thresholds
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Historical trend analytics
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MS4 / Trash-amendment reporting tools
Designed for scalable deployment, from pilot programs to full network coverage. Contact us for prototype updates and early access opportunities.
