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Line 1: − This article is about installations designed to capture and convey surface runoff along a vegetated channel, whilst also promoting infiltration. <br>+ − For underground conveyance which promotes infiltration, see [[Exfiltration trenches]]. − For conveyance along planted channels, on both surface and underground, see [[Bioswales]]. − − <p><strong>The fundamental components of an enhanced grassed swale are:</strong> − <ul> − <li>Graded channel</li> − <li>Resilient turf grass</li> − <li><li>[[Check dams]] to facilitate short tern ponding</li> − </ul> − <strong>Additional components may include:</strong> − <ul> − <li>[[Filter media]] - an engineered soil mix</li> − <li>[[Liner|Impermeable membrane]] to prevent infiltration to soils below</li> − <li>[[Turf reinforcement]] to prevent scour</li> − </ul> − </p>
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#REDIRECT [[Enhanced swales]]