Changes

*'''Sediment removal''': Filters can become [[clogging|clogged]] with sediment, organic material, and trash, reducing flow capacity and treatment performance. When solid particles form a film on the filter's surface or accumulate within the media channels, higher pressure is needed to drive stormwater through the filter. Eventually, a point is reached at which flow through the treatment system must be redirected to another flow path (usually a bypass within or upstream of the system). Vacuuming or manual removal of accumulated materials may be required.  

*'''Sediment removal''': Filters can become [[clogging|clogged]] with sediment, organic material, and trash, reducing flow capacity and treatment performance. When solid particles form a film on the filter's surface or accumulate within the media channels, higher pressure is needed to drive stormwater through the filter. Eventually, a point is reached at which flow through the treatment system must be redirected to another flow path (usually a bypass within or upstream of the system). Vacuuming or manual removal of accumulated materials may be required.  

*'''Media replacement''': Filter bed media can lose effectiveness over time due to clogging, chemical saturation, erosion, animal burrows, and compaction. Media may need to be replaced, regraded, or core aerated.

*'''Media replacement''': Filter bed media can lose effectiveness over time due to clogging, chemical saturation, erosion, animal burrows, and compaction. Media may need to be replaced, regraded, or core aerated.

*'''Overflow Bypass Functionality''': Ensure [[overflow|bypass]] structures are functioning to prevent flooding or erosion when filters are clogged or overwhelmed by large runoff events.

*'''Overflow bypass functionality''': Ensure [[overflow|bypass]] structures are functioning to prevent flooding or erosion when filters are clogged or overwhelmed by large runoff events.

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