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Field testing also allows for a more accurate assessment of filter performance for stormwater pollutants other than suspended solids.  These pollutants are subject to complex physical, chemical, and biological interactions that are not easy to replicate in a laboratory.   

Field testing also allows for a more accurate assessment of filter performance for stormwater pollutants other than suspended solids.  These pollutants are subject to complex physical, chemical, and biological interactions that are not easy to replicate in a laboratory.   

In Canada, the [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2023/11/SETV-Filtration-MTDs-PAS-2023-11-07-English.pdf|'''Canadian Procedure for Field Testing of Filtration Manufactured Treatment Devices'''], developed by TRCA and the [https://www.scc.ca/ Standards Council of Canada] stipulates field testing requirements for Filtration MTDs.  This document was developed based on the [https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/SummaryPages/1810038.html.Washington Technology Assessment Protocol – Ecology (TAPE)]. TAPE provides a robust and scientifically defensible field evaluation methodology for proprietary and non-proprietary stormwater treatment technologies that is well regarded by stormwater practitioners, having been developed and continuously updated over the past two decades through an extensive third-party expert peer review process.  

In Canada, the [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2023/11/SETV-Filtration-MTDs-PAS-2023-11-07-English.pdf '''Canadian Procedure for Field Testing of Filtration Manufactured Treatment Devices'''], developed by TRCA and the [https://www.scc.ca/ Standards Council of Canada] stipulates field testing requirements for Filtration MTDs.  This document was developed based on the [https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/documents/1810038.pdf Washington Technology Assessment Protocol – Ecology (TAPE)]. TAPE provides a robust and scientifically defensible field evaluation methodology for proprietary and non-proprietary stormwater treatment technologies that is well regarded by stormwater practitioners, having been developed and continuously updated over the past two decades through an extensive third-party expert peer review process.  

<span style="color:red">It should be noted that several jurisdictions in Canada do not accept filtration MTDs without field monitoring due to the aforementioned concerns, even if a lab test has been verified through the [https://etvcanada.ca/home/verify-your-technology/ ISO 14034 ETV process]</span style="color:red">.

<span style="color:red">It should be noted that several jurisdictions in Canada do not accept filtration MTDs without field monitoring due to the aforementioned concerns, even if a lab test has been verified through the [https://etvcanada.ca/home/verify-your-technology/ ISO 14034 ETV process]</span style="color:red">.

Existing ‘General Use Level Designation’ certification of Filtration MTDs through the Washington TAPE process may satisfy ETV testing requirements in Canada provided that the design of the tested unit has not changed, TAPE requirements were followed, and hydraulic laboratory testing is used only to augment, rather than replace field testing requirements.  In some cases, additional testing and data analysis may be required to support the ISO 14034 verification.  

Existing ‘General Use Level Designation’ certification of Filtration MTDs through the Washington TAPE process may satisfy ETV testing requirements in Canada provided that the design of the tested unit has not changed, TAPE requirements were followed, and hydraulic laboratory testing is used only to augment, rather than replace field testing requirements.  In some cases, additional testing and data analysis may be required to support the ISO 14034 verification.  

A list of TAPE approved Filtration MTDs with General Use Designation can be found on the Washington TAPE website, along with technical reports for each device. You can find the list of over 106+ approved devices here [https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/Emerging-stormwater-treatment-technologies#tape Emerging stormwater treatment technologies (TAPE)]. The following table on the TAPE website lists the devices that have received a use designation through the TAPE process. These use designations can be divided into three separate Use Level Designation (ULD) categories:

A list of TAPE approved Filtration MTDs with General Use Designation can be found on the Washington TAPE website, along with technical reports for each device. You can find several Filtration MTDs on the TAPE approved list of stormwater technologies here: [https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/Emerging-stormwater-treatment-technologies#tape Emerging stormwater treatment technologies (TAPE)], or click the button below:

 

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The following table on the TAPE website lists the devices that have received a use designation through the TAPE process. These use designations can be divided into three separate Use Level Designation (ULD) categories:

# '''General Use Level Designation (GULD'''): Known technologies whose given evaluation report showcases that they can confidently achieve Washington state Technology Assessment Protocol - Ecology's required performance goals.

# '''General Use Level Designation (GULD'''): Known technologies whose given evaluation report showcases that they can confidently achieve Washington state Technology Assessment Protocol - Ecology's required performance goals.

# '''Conditional Use Level Designation (CULD)''': These are technologies that should most likely and feasibly be able to meet stated performance goals, but the developer most conduct additional verification field testing (within a given time period) to achieve General Use Level designation.

# '''Conditional Use Level Designation (CULD)''': These are technologies that should most likely and feasibly be able to meet stated performance goals, but the developer most conduct additional verification field testing (within a given time period) to achieve General Use Level designation.

==TAPE and/or ISO 14034 verified MTD vendor websites==

==TAPE and/or ISO 14034 verified MTD vendor websites==

#[https://www.rotondo-es.com/stormgarden-bio-filter '''StormGarden® Biofilter''' - Developed by: Rotondo Environmental Solutions]

#[https://www.rotondo-es.com/stormgarden-bio-filter '''StormGarden® Biofilter''' - Developed by: Rotondo Environmental Solutions]

#[https://oldcastleinfrastructure.com/brands/biopod/ '''BioPod™''' - Developed by: Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.]

#[https://oldcastleinfrastructure.com/brands/biopod/ '''BioPod™''' - Developed by: Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.]

#[https://www.newterra.com/technology/aquip-media-filtration-system/ '''Aquip''' - Developed by: StormwateRx, LLC.]

#[https://www.newterra.com/technology/aquip-media-filtration-system/ '''Aquip''' - Developed by: StormwateRx, LLC.]

#[https://www.conteches.com/Stormwater-Management/Biofiltration-Solutions/Filterra '''Filterra System''' - Developed by: Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC.]

#[https://www.conteches.com/Stormwater-Management/Biofiltration-Solutions/Filterra '''Filterra System''' - Developed by: Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC.]

#[https://www.adspipe.com/water-management-solutions/water-quality/greeninfrastructure/ecopure-biofilter '''EcoPure BioFilter™ 3-Cell''' - Developed by: Advanced Drainage Systems]

#[https://www.adspipe.com/water-management-solutions/water-quality/greeninfrastructure/ecopure-biofilter '''EcoPure BioFilter™ 3-Cell''' - Developed by: Advanced Drainage Systems]

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