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[[File:Oil-grit separator USGS 2002.png|thumb|Example oil-grit separator USGS 2002 (Wikimedia commons)]]
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[[File:Sediment pad.JPG|thumb|650px|This non-proprietary pre-treatment device, known as a "Sediment Pad" that is used by the City of Toronto to capture coarse sediment, trash and debris in runoff before water drains into bioretention or other similar green stormwater infrastructure practices. Centralizing sediment and debris capture in a small area near the inlet to the [[bioretention]] feature helps simplify maintenance (City of Toronto, 2021<ref>City of Toronto. 2021. Curb Cut Inlet with Sediment Pad – Layout and Section. ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES STANDARD DRAWING. Accessed. https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9598-ecs-specs-gi-dwgs-T-850.102-Rev0-Sep2021.pdf</ref>.]]
 
Pretreatment devices may be constructed in close association association with one or more [[inlets]]. Different configurations of each exist to accommodate any design.
 
Pretreatment devices may be constructed in close association association with one or more [[inlets]]. Different configurations of each exist to accommodate any design.
 
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[[File:Sediment pad Toronto.JPG|thumb|450px|Another example of the City of Toronto's non-proprietary pre-treatment device, known as a "Sediment Pad" shown being used at the curb [[inlet]] of a [[bioretention]] cell on Danforth Av.  to capture coarse sediment, trash and debris in influent entering the BMP.]]
 
==Overland sheet flow==
 
==Overland sheet flow==
The following pretreatements are recommended where sheet flow is being directed to a BMP (e.g. a [[Bioretention cells|bioretention cell]]) receiving flow from the edge of an impermeable surface such as an asphalt parking lot or a paved plaza:
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The following pretreatement features are recommended where surface sheet flow is being directed to a BMP (e.g. a [[Bioretention cells|bioretention cell]]) receiving flow from the edge of an impermeable surface such as an asphalt parking lot or a paved plaza:
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*[[Level spreaders]]
 
*[[Gravel diaphragms]]
 
*[[Gravel diaphragms]]
 
*[[Vegetated filter strips]]
 
*[[Vegetated filter strips]]
*[[Level spreaders]]
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A gravel diaphragm typically requires less setback between the catchment and the BMP.  Where space permits, these designs can be used in combination to even greater effect!
A gravel diaphragm typically requires less setback between the catchment and the BMP.  Where space permits, these three designs can be used in combination to even greater effect!
 
  
 
==Concentrated overland flow==
 
==Concentrated overland flow==
Where a [[Curb cuts| curb cut]], [[Downspout disconnection| a disconnected downspout]] or a [[Swales| swale]] directs surface water to a point, increasing the flow rate, one or more of the following pretreatments should be considered:
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Where a [[Curb cuts| curb cut]], [[Downspout disconnection| a disconnected roof downspout]] pipe, [[Swales| swale]], trench drain, side inlet catch basin or other pre-fabricated inlet structure collects and conveys runoff as concentrated overland flow, which increases the flow rate, one or more of the following pretreatment features should be considered:
*[[Pretreatment features]] (well suited for bioretention cells)
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* Catch basin or other pre-fabricated inlet structure sump;
*[[Sand filters]] (well suited for underground [[infiltration]])
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* [[Level spreader]];
- Also see [[stone]] for erosion control at inlets.
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*[[Pretreatment features| Forebays]] (well suited for bioretention cells). See [[Pretreatment features]] for guidance on sizing.;
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* [[Stone]] and [[geotextile]] filter: A shallow excavation on the filter media bed surface at the inlet, lined with geotextile and rip rap or decorative stone cover; and,
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*[[Sand filters]] (well suited for underground [[infiltration]]);
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*Concrete sump pretreatment device. [https://rainguardian.biz/ Rain Guardian] is one example of a proprietary sump device.
  
 
==Concentrated underground flow==
 
==Concentrated underground flow==
This type of pretreatement is dominated by proprietary systems, some of which have undergone verification under the [http://etvcanada.ca/ Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)] program.  
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This type of pretreatment is dominated by proprietary systems, some of which have undergone verification under the [http://etvcanada.ca/ Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Canada] program. Pretreatment devices suited to concentrated underground flow, or pipe flow include the following:
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* Oil and grit (hydrodynamic) separators
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* Manhole baffles
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* Isolated chamber row filters
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* Membrane filters
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* Media filters
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Membrane and media filters are more commonly used as "stand alone" water quality treatment practices when space for surface practices is not available, but may also be used downstream of LID facilities or treatment trains to enhance removal of sediment and other targeted pollutants (e.g., nutrients, metals) where warranted by receiving water sensitivity.
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!style="width: 10%;"|Type
 
!style="width: 10%;"|Type
 
!style="width: 40%;"|Description
 
!style="width: 40%;"|Description
!style="width: 25%;"|ETV products
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!style="width: 25%;"|Canadian ETV verified products
 
!style="width: 25%;"|Other products (not verified)
 
!style="width: 25%;"|Other products (not verified)
 
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!OGS Baffles
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!Overland flow sumps
|Baffles slow flow, encouraging larger, heavier particles to drop out of the water column. A skimmer may also trap floating debris, oils and grease.||
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|Collects and settles debris as overland flow passes through sump to treatment practice.
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|
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ISO-14034-ETV-VS-ENVIROBASIN_2021-2024.pdf EnviroBasin]
 
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*[http://upstreamtechnologies.us/products/safl.shtml SAFL baffle]
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*Catchbasin or other non-proprietary pre-fabricated inlet structure sump. Small forebays may also be used for treatments systems receiving concentrated overland flow’
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*[https://www.rainguardian.biz/ Rain Guardian]
 
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!Hydrodynamic OGS
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!Catchbasin inserts
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|Great for improving water quality in retrofit situations
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|
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ISO-14034-ETV-Verification-Renewal-CB-Shield_2019-2022.pdf CB Shield]
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|
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*[http://www.bmpinc.com/ Snout]
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*[https://www.enviropod.com/en-ca/products/littatrap Littatrap]
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|-
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!Oil and grit (hydrodynamic) separators
 
|The shape causes rapidly flowing water to form a vortex which forces the larger, heavier particles are outwards and downwards into a lower chamber. Floating debris, oils and grease are trapped behind a baffle or in small tank area, towards the top of the main vortex chamber
 
|The shape causes rapidly flowing water to form a vortex which forces the larger, heavier particles are outwards and downwards into a lower chamber. Floating debris, oils and grease are trapped behind a baffle or in small tank area, towards the top of the main vortex chamber
 
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*[http://www.conteches.com/Products/Stormwater-Management/Treatment/CDS.aspx CDS]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ISO-14034-ETV-Verification-Contech-CDS_2023-2026.pdf CDS]
*[https://www.hydro-int.com/en/products/downstream-defender Downstream defender]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/tsmpnsdh/vg-2019-09-01-hi-downstream-defender-verification-statement-re-issue-v2-for-posting-2022-09-15.pdf?la=da Downstream Defender]
*[https://www.hydro-int.com/en/products/first-defense First Defense]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/xr3he5i2/vg-2018-10-01-hi-fdhc-final-for-posting-2018-10-15-rev-2019-02-01.pdf First Defense]
*[http://www.hydroworks.com/hydrostorm.html Hydrostorm]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ISO14034-VS_Hydroworks_HS_2021-2024.pdf Hydrostorm]
*[http://nextstorm.ca/sdd/ SDD]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ISO14034-Verification-Statement_BioClean-SciCLONE_2022-2025.pdf SCICLONE HDS]
*[http://www.imbriumsystems.com/stormwater-treatment-solutions/stormceptor-ef Stormceptor EF]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ISO-14034-ETV-Verification-Statement-NEXT-SDD3_2022-2025-EN.pdf SDD]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ISO-14034-Verification-Statement-_Stormceptor_EF-EFO_2020-2023.pdf Stormceptor EF]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/3drliqul/verifiglobal-verification-statement-for-stormtrap-stormsettler-ogs-signed-2023-09-13.pdf StormTrap Storm Settler]
 
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*[http://upstreamtechnologies.us/products/safl.shtml SAFL Baffle]
 
|-
 
|-
!Cartridge filters
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!Manhole baffles
|Uses advanced membrane technology adopted from water treatment plants.
 
 
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*[http://www.imbriumsystems.com/stormwater-treatment-solutions/jellyfish-filter Jellyfish filter]
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Baffles slow flow, encouraging larger, heavier particles to drop out of the water column. A skimmer may also trap floating debris, oils and grease.|
 
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*[http://upstreamtechnologies.us/products/safl.shtml SAFL Baffle]
 
|-
 
|-
!Catchbasin inserts
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!Isolated chamber row
|Great for improving water quality in retrofit situations
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|Separate rows at inlets, not connected by pipes to the other chambers, that isolate the bulk of sediment and associated pollutants and designed for ease of access by jet flushing cleaning equipment. 
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ISO-ETV-VS_Cultec-Separator-Row_2021-2024_v2.pdf Cultec Separator Row]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/knubjbej/verifiglobal-verification-statement-for-stormtech-isolator-row-plus-final-2020-10-27-for-posting.pdf StormTech Isolator Row Plus®]
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*[https://www.conteches.com/Stormwater-Management/Detention-and-Infiltration/ChamberMaxx-Plastic-Chambers ChamberMaxx®]
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!Membrane filters
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|Uses advanced membrane technology adapted from water treatment plants.
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|
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ISO-ETV-Verification-Statement-Imbrium-Jellyfish_2023-2026.pdf Jellyfish Filter (TARP)]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ISO14034-ETV-VS_Imbrium-Jellyfish-Filter_2022-2025.pdf Jellyfish Filter (TAPE)]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ISO-14034-ETV-Verification-Statement-Kraken-TAPE_2022-2025.pdf Kraken Membrane Filtration (TAPE)]
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!Media filters
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|A variety of proprietary designs and media mixes are available.
 
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*[http://www.cbshield.com/ CB Shield]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ISO14034-ETV-VS_Imbrium-Filterra_2021-2024.pdf Filterra]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/zoinc1we/verifiglobal-verification-statement-for-baysaver-bayfilter-final-for-posting-2018-10-29.pdf BaySaver BayFilter]
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*[https://etvcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ISO-14034-ETV-Contech-StormFilter_TAPE_2023-06-30-Final.pdf The Stormwater Management StormFilter (TAPE)]
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*[https://www.verifiglobal.com/media/fl2dqtrj/vg20190601-hi-uff-verification-statement-final-amended-2-20200513-for-posting.pdf Up-Flo Filter]
 
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*[https://www.enviropod.com/products/littatrap Littatrap]
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*[https://www.imbriumsystems.com/stormwater-treatment-solutions/sorbtive-media Sorbtive Media]
*[http://upstreamtechnologies.us/products/snout.shtml Snout]
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*[[Bioretention]] [[Filter Media]]
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*[https://www.stormwatercenter.net/Assorted%20Fact%20Sheets/Tool6_Stormwater_Practices/Filtering%20Practice/Sand%20and%20Organic%20Filter%20Strip.htm Sand Filters<ref>Stormwater Manager's Resource Center. n.d. Stormwater Management Fact Sheet: Sand and Organic Filter. Accessed: https://www.stormwatercenter.net/Assorted%20Fact%20Sheets/Tool6_Stormwater_Practices/Filtering%20Practice/Sand%20and%20Organic%20Filter%20Strip.htm</ref>]
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*[https://www.water-pollutionsolutions.com/gutter-guards.html Gutter Guards/Filters]
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*[https://www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/types-of-downspout-filters Downspout Filters]
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*[[Media filters]]
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*[https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/documents/2110023.pdf High Performance Soil Media Mixes<ref>Howie, D., and Lubliner, B. 2021. Guidance on using new high performance bioretention soil mixes. "Water Quality Program",
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Washington State Department of Ecology. Olympia, Washington. May 2021 - Publication 21-10-023.</ref>]
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==External links==
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This table and page are particularly heavy on proprietary systems and information. Please inform us of any omissions or broken links using the box below:
*[https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/su/waho/waho_015.cfm CMHC OGS Effectiveness Study]
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==Gallery==
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{{:Inlet sumps: Gallery}}
  
This article is particularly heavy on proprietary systems and information. Please inform us of any omissions or broken links using the box below:
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==References==
 
[[category: Pretreatment]]
 
[[category: Pretreatment]]

Latest revision as of 12:55, 21 June 2024

This non-proprietary pre-treatment device, known as a "Sediment Pad" that is used by the City of Toronto to capture coarse sediment, trash and debris in runoff before water drains into bioretention or other similar green stormwater infrastructure practices. Centralizing sediment and debris capture in a small area near the inlet to the bioretention feature helps simplify maintenance (City of Toronto, 2021[1].

Pretreatment devices may be constructed in close association association with one or more inlets. Different configurations of each exist to accommodate any design.

Another example of the City of Toronto's non-proprietary pre-treatment device, known as a "Sediment Pad" shown being used at the curb inlet of a bioretention cell on Danforth Av. to capture coarse sediment, trash and debris in influent entering the BMP.

Overland sheet flow[edit]

The following pretreatement features are recommended where surface sheet flow is being directed to a BMP (e.g. a bioretention cell) receiving flow from the edge of an impermeable surface such as an asphalt parking lot or a paved plaza:

A gravel diaphragm typically requires less setback between the catchment and the BMP. Where space permits, these designs can be used in combination to even greater effect!

Concentrated overland flow[edit]

Where a curb cut, a disconnected roof downspout pipe, swale, trench drain, side inlet catch basin or other pre-fabricated inlet structure collects and conveys runoff as concentrated overland flow, which increases the flow rate, one or more of the following pretreatment features should be considered:

  • Catch basin or other pre-fabricated inlet structure sump;
  • Level spreader;
  • Forebays (well suited for bioretention cells). See Pretreatment features for guidance on sizing.;
  • Stone and geotextile filter: A shallow excavation on the filter media bed surface at the inlet, lined with geotextile and rip rap or decorative stone cover; and,
  • Sand filters (well suited for underground infiltration);
  • Concrete sump pretreatment device. Rain Guardian is one example of a proprietary sump device.

Concentrated underground flow[edit]

This type of pretreatment is dominated by proprietary systems, some of which have undergone verification under the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Canada program. Pretreatment devices suited to concentrated underground flow, or pipe flow include the following:

  • Oil and grit (hydrodynamic) separators
  • Manhole baffles
  • Isolated chamber row filters
  • Membrane filters
  • Media filters

Membrane and media filters are more commonly used as "stand alone" water quality treatment practices when space for surface practices is not available, but may also be used downstream of LID facilities or treatment trains to enhance removal of sediment and other targeted pollutants (e.g., nutrients, metals) where warranted by receiving water sensitivity.

Pretreatment options
Type Description Canadian ETV verified products Other products (not verified)
Overland flow sumps Collects and settles debris as overland flow passes through sump to treatment practice.
  • Catchbasin or other non-proprietary pre-fabricated inlet structure sump. Small forebays may also be used for treatments systems receiving concentrated overland flow
  • Rain Guardian
Catchbasin inserts Great for improving water quality in retrofit situations
Oil and grit (hydrodynamic) separators The shape causes rapidly flowing water to form a vortex which forces the larger, heavier particles are outwards and downwards into a lower chamber. Floating debris, oils and grease are trapped behind a baffle or in small tank area, towards the top of the main vortex chamber
Manhole baffles

Baffles slow flow, encouraging larger, heavier particles to drop out of the water column. A skimmer may also trap floating debris, oils and grease.|

Isolated chamber row Separate rows at inlets, not connected by pipes to the other chambers, that isolate the bulk of sediment and associated pollutants and designed for ease of access by jet flushing cleaning equipment.
Membrane filters Uses advanced membrane technology adapted from water treatment plants.
Media filters A variety of proprietary designs and media mixes are available.

This table and page are particularly heavy on proprietary systems and information. Please inform us of any omissions or broken links using the box below:



Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. City of Toronto. 2021. Curb Cut Inlet with Sediment Pad – Layout and Section. ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES STANDARD DRAWING. Accessed. https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9598-ecs-specs-gi-dwgs-T-850.102-Rev0-Sep2021.pdf
  2. Stormwater Manager's Resource Center. n.d. Stormwater Management Fact Sheet: Sand and Organic Filter. Accessed: https://www.stormwatercenter.net/Assorted%20Fact%20Sheets/Tool6_Stormwater_Practices/Filtering%20Practice/Sand%20and%20Organic%20Filter%20Strip.htm
  3. Howie, D., and Lubliner, B. 2021. Guidance on using new high performance bioretention soil mixes. "Water Quality Program", Washington State Department of Ecology. Olympia, Washington. May 2021 - Publication 21-10-023.
  4. Mullen, T.J. Prioritizing trash capture and clean oceans: Stormwater hoods and traps lead the way in effectiveness. The Municipal magazine. June 1, 2022. Accessed: https://www.themunicipal.com/2022/06/prioritizing-trash-capture-and-clean-oceans-stormwater-hoods-and-traps-lead-the-way-in-effectiveness/
  5. Erickson, A.J. and Hernick, M.A., 2019. Capture of Gross Solids and Sediment by Pretreatment Practices for Bioretention. Accessed: https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/201607
  6. Halvorson, Tighe & Bond Studio. n.d. Halvorson, Tighe & Bond Studio. Retrieved from: https://www.halvorsondesign.com/willard-street-drainage
  7. Philadelphia Water Department. n.d. Chapter 4 Stormwater Management Practice Guidance 4.1 Bioinfiltration/Bioretention. Retrieved from: https://water.phila.gov/development/stormwater-plan-review/manual/chapter-4/4-1-bioinfiltration-bioretention/
  8. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). 2017. Urban Street Stormwater Guide - Inlet Design. Retrieved from: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-stormwater-guide/stormwater-elements/bioretention-design-considerations/inlet-design/
  9. Philadelphia Water Department. 2020. Stormwater Management Guidance Manual: Version 3.2. Accessed from: https://www.pwdplanreview.org/upload/manual_pdfs/PWD-SMGM-v3.2-20201001.pdf