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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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− | 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
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− | ==Design==
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− | *Minimum residence time of 5 minutes.
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− | *Maximum flow velocity 0.3 m/s
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− | *Bottom width between 0.6 - 2.4 m
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− | *Minimum length 30 m
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− | |+ Slope variations
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− | |< 2 %||Use underdrain to distribute water for infiltration
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− | |2 - 5 %||Design swale for surface flow, consider check dams
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− | ||5 %||Check dams required to reduce effective slope to 2 – 3 %
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− | Maximum depth of flow
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− | 50% height of grass for regularly mown swales, to maximum of 75 mm.
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− | 33% height of vegetation for infrequently mown swales.
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