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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]]
For underground conveyance which promotes infiltration, see [[Exfiltration trenches]].<br>
 
For conveyance along planted channels, on both surface and underground, see [[Bioswales]].
 
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===Overview==
 
'''The fundamental components of an enhanced grassed swale are:'''
 
*Graded channel
 
*[[Grasses| Resilient turf grass]]
 
*[[Check dams]], to facilitate short term ponding
 
 
 
'''Additional components may include:'''
 
*[[Absorbent landscapes| Amended soil]], to increase infiltration to soils below
 
*[[Liner|Impermeable membrane]], to prevent infiltration to soils below
 
*[[Turf reinforcement]], to prevent scour
 

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