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An underdrain comprises a length of perforated pipe embedded into a reservoir gravel layer.  A pair of small wells are recommended to inspect and periodically flush accumulated sediment from the underdrain pipe.</p>
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An underdrain comprises a length of perforated pipe embedded into a reservoir gravel layer.  A pair of small wells are recommended to inspect and periodically flush accumulated sediment from the underdrain pipe.
 
*To promote infiltration the base of the gravel reservoir and the underdrain pipe should be horizontal to optimize distribution of the water within.  
 
*To promote infiltration the base of the gravel reservoir and the underdrain pipe should be horizontal to optimize distribution of the water within.  
 
*Where drainage or conveyance to a downstream facility is a greater priority, the base of the reservoir and the underdrain pipe may have a gradient of up to 1-2%.
 
*Where drainage or conveyance to a downstream facility is a greater priority, the base of the reservoir and the underdrain pipe may have a gradient of up to 1-2%.
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