The Stormwater Blog

Nearly twenty years ago, when I was cutting my teeth in a stormwater research and development laboratory, the debate over the most appropriate method to measure

Whether you are involved with the design, installation or the manufacture of stormwater BMP’s, the key ingredient to a successful project is communication.

Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) is the construction material of choice for underground stormwater detention and infiltration projects. With its low cost, a wide

In last month’s blog post, we took a look at the Point on a Curve sizing methodology. In this month’s post, we will look at the other common HDS sizing

Proper sizing of hydrodynamic separators (HDS) should start with checking applicable regulations. In many cases, local or state regulations will dictate how to

As a biofiltration surface layer, mulch can support water retention, weed suppression, organic replenishment, pollutant treatment, aesthetics, media protection

Installing a Stormwater BMP is an important step towards protecting our waterways, but for them to perform as designed, they must be maintained regularly. Where

At the heart of every bioretention system is the media that captures and immobilizes pollutants that are then decomposed, volatilized and incorporated into the

Let’s start by stating what I would consider to be an obvious fact: all Stormwater BMPs require maintenance. Whether we are talking about public domain or

Three Components of Infiltration System Design Common infiltration practices include drywells, bioretention, permeable pavement, infiltration trenches,