This study compares the hydrologic, water quality and functional performance of a [[Bioretention]] cell and [[Infiltration trench]] that drain runoff from a parking lot at the Living City Campus in Vaughan, Ontario. The practices have identical drainage and subsurface infiltration areas, and both receive runoff through geotextile-lined stone inlets. Key parameters examined include runoff volumes, runoff volume reduction, surface ponding and infiltration, water quality, effluent water temperatures, soil moisture and operation and maintenance requirements. To view the performance results for both features click the button above. | This study compares the hydrologic, water quality and functional performance of a [[Bioretention]] cell and [[Infiltration trench]] that drain runoff from a parking lot at the Living City Campus in Vaughan, Ontario. The practices have identical drainage and subsurface infiltration areas, and both receive runoff through geotextile-lined stone inlets. Key parameters examined include runoff volumes, runoff volume reduction, surface ponding and infiltration, water quality, effluent water temperatures, soil moisture and operation and maintenance requirements. To view the performance results for both features click the button above. |