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Given the number of conversations I’ve had in recent months with other stormwater professionals that don’t entirely understand the value of incorporating the

There are several factors to consider when selecting the most appropriate stormwater filtration solution for a specific site. Several of these factors easily

Why we need risers? If you’ve ever walked down a city street and stepped over a manhole with the label “STORMWATER” nestled in the pavement, chances are you’ve

As rainwater harvesting is becoming a more popular choice for stormwater management and runoff reduction, additional features are becoming available to allow

For the majority of applications, corrugated metal pipe (CMP) is the “go to” material for subsurface infiltration. This in turn, leads to a lot of design

Plants provide fresh oxygen to breathe and beautiful aesthetics that can take our breath away, but many people don’t think about the role plants can play in

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