The Stormwater Blog

In part one of this three part series we looked at the value of underground detention systems. In part two, we will provide insight in designing efficient and

The two essential functions of a stormwater management system are to control the quality and quantity of runoff leaving a site. There are various ways to do

With the passage of time and the placement of stormwater treatment facilities into service in urbanized areas, it’s been possible to observe how these

Current stormwater design guidance typically recommends starting with preservation of the natural landscape and hydrology wherever feasible. But, even with

EPA selected a removal standard of 80% total suspended solids (TSS) removal as the target pollutant of concern due to high TSS concentrations ubiquitous impact

The EPA selected a removal standard of 80% total suspended solids (TSS) removal as the target pollutant of concern due to high TSS concentrations impact on

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) stores rainwater for reuse to supply non-potable uses like irrigation, wash water, toilet flushing, and laundry. During long dry

Engineered media is the heart of bioretention system performance. Therefore, preserving media integrity is of the utmost importance. A successful bioretention installation involves oversight not just onsite, but having a framework in place for transferring raw materials to a blended, commercially installed product.

It’s never surprising to see some type of fabric or geotextile called-out around an underground detention or infiltration system. The note is common across

Bioretention Part Three: Lessons Being Learned – Siting Issues and Inlet Design Not done with siting issues yet, maybe this becomes five parts? One issue on