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This article is about installations designed to capture and convey surface runoff along a vegetated channel, whilst also promoting infiltration. <br>
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#REDIRECT [[Enhanced swales]]
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For underground conveyance which promotes infiltration, see [[Exfiltration trenches]].<br>
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For conveyance along planted channels, on both surface and underground, see [[Bioswales]].
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==Overview==
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'''The fundamental components of an enhanced grassed swale are:'''
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*Graded channel
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*[[Grasses| Resilient turf grass]]
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*[[Check dams]], to facilitate short term ponding
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'''Additional components may include:'''
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*[[Absorbent landscapes| Amended soil]], to increase infiltration to soils below
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*[[Liner|Impermeable membrane]], to prevent infiltration to soils below
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*[[Turf reinforcement]], to prevent scour