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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]].<br> − For conveyance along planted channels, on both surface and underground, see [[Bioswales]]. − {{TOClimit|2}} − ==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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#REDIRECT [[Enhanced swales]]