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Concentrated flow inlets are associated with LID practices such as [[Bioretention]], [[Stormwater planters]], [[Infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]].  

Concentrated flow inlets are associated with LID practices such as [[Bioretention]], [[Stormwater planters]], [[Infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]].  

Sheet flow alternatives include [[level spreaders]], [[gravel diaphragms]] and [[vegetated filter strips]].  

Sheet flow alternatives include [[level spreaders]], [[gravel diaphragms]] and [[vegetated filter strips]].  

Practices such as [[permeable paving]] and [[green roofs]] receive precipitation directly, whilst [[exfiltration trenches]] are connected directly to conventional storm sewers.   

Practices such as [[permeable pavements]] and [[green roofs]] receive precipitation directly, whilst [[exfiltration trenches]] are connected directly to conventional storm sewers.   

Inlets for BMPs in the right of way should be located:

Inlets for BMPs in the right of way should be located:

*Immediately upgrade of median breaks, crosswalks, and street intersections.   

*Immediately upgrade of median breaks, crosswalks, and street intersections.   

It is recommended to include multiple inlets, sized to distribute inflow along the length of the practice or between multiple facilities, where feasible, rather than concentrating all inflow into a single location. ([[Overflow|Offline overflow]]).  

It is recommended to include multiple inlets, sized to distribute inflow along the length of the practice or between multiple facilities, where feasible, rather than concentrating all inflow into a single location. ([[Overflow|Offline overflow]]).

 

==Trench drains==

==Trench drains==

Trench drains are long, covered channels that collect and direct water into the BMP. They are an excellent solution for streets where walking across the entire surface is to be encouraged. They can be designed as detectable edges or part of a detectable edge, and may be used to help define curbless or 'complete streets'.  

Trench drains are long, covered channels that collect and direct water into the BMP. They are an excellent solution for streets where walking across the entire surface is to be encouraged. They can be designed as detectable edges or part of a detectable edge, and may be used to help define curbless or 'complete streets'.  

County Court Blvd biofilter spillway inlet and CB overflow.jpg|OPSD 605.040 Asphalt Spillway inlet to biofilter swale and road catch basin overflow outlet. County Court Blvd., Brampton, ON.

County Court Blvd biofilter spillway inlet and CB overflow.jpg|OPSD 605.040 Asphalt Spillway inlet to biofilter swale and road catch basin overflow outlet. County Court Blvd., Brampton, ON.

Curb inlet Miss Rd.jpg|This curb cut has been sawn into existing concrete as part of a retrofit. Note the temporary (erosion log) and permanent [[stone]] erosion control measures in place. Mississauga Road, ON.  

Curb inlet Miss Rd.jpg|This curb cut has been sawn into existing concrete as part of a retrofit. Note the temporary (erosion log) and permanent [[stone]] erosion control measures in place. Mississauga Road, ON.  

LSRCA curb.jpg| [[Curb cuts|Curb cut]] used as a controlled [[overflow]] route from [[permeable paving]] to a [[bioretention]] facility with monitoring well, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Newmarket, ON.

LSRCA curb.jpg| [[Curb cuts|Curb cut]] used as a controlled [[overflow]] route from [[permeable pavements|permeable pavement]] to a [[bioretention]] facility with monitoring well, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Newmarket, ON.

Curb cut CNT.jpg| Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Hinsdale, IL. [[Stone]] in the center of the facility reduces erosion and dissipates power inflow around the [[Inlets|inlet]] area. A monitoring/maintenance [[well]] can be seen in the foreground. Photo credit: [[Acknowledgements|CNT]]

Curb cut CNT.jpg| Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Hinsdale, IL. [[Stone]] in the center of the facility reduces erosion and dissipates power inflow around the [[Inlets|inlet]] area. A monitoring/maintenance [[well]] can be seen in the foreground. Photo credit: [[Acknowledgements|CNT]]

Curb cut AV.jpg | Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Brown Deer, WI. Stone is used to reduce erosion around the inlet area. Photo credit: [[Acknowledgements|Aaron Volkening]]

Curb cut AV.jpg | Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Brown Deer, WI. Stone is used to reduce erosion around the inlet area. Photo credit: [[Acknowledgements|Aaron Volkening]]

Ajax_curb_inlet.JPG| Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Ajax, ON.

Ajax_curb_inlet.JPG| Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Ajax, ON.

IMAX Stone Inlet.jpeg| [[Stone]] lined inlet at IMAX site in Mississauga

IMAX Stone Inlet.jpeg| [[Stone]] lined inlet at IMAX site in Mississauga

Curb inlet grade.jpg| The [[grading]] around this inlet prevents flow in the correct direction. i.e. from the pavement onto the grass. Not too critical in this example, as the surface is [[permeable paving]].  

Curb inlet grade.jpg| The [[grading]] around this inlet prevents flow in the correct direction. i.e. from the pavement onto the grass. Not too critical in this example, as the surface is [[permeable pavements|permeable pavement]].  

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==Inlet sumps==

==Inlet sumps==

An inlet sump is recommended to settle and separate sediments from runoff where a large amount of debris is expected. Water drains into a catch basin, where debris settles in its sump. After [[pretreatment]], water drains via a pipe or opening into the BMP. The sump can be directly connected to a perforated [[underdrain]] pipe to distribute the flow to the [[bioretention]], supported [[soil cells]] or underground practices such as [[trenches]] or [[chambers]].

An inlet sump is recommended to settle and separate sediments from runoff where a large amount of debris is expected. Water drains into a catch basin, where debris settles in its sump. After [[pretreatment]], water drains via a pipe or opening into the BMP. The sump can be directly connected to a perforated [[underdrain]] pipe to distribute the flow to the [[bioretention]], supported [[soil cells]] or underground practices such as [[trenches]] or [[chambers]].

Sump inlets should not be sited where pedestrians will have to negotiate with them.

Sump inlets should not be sited where pedestrians will have to negotiate with them.

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==Street gutter drains==

==Depressed drains==

Runoff in the gutter drops into a grate-covered drain before flowing into the BMP. Drain covers must be compatible with bicycling and walking; grid covers are preferred.

Runoff in the gutter drops into a grate-covered drain before flowing into the BMP. Drain covers must be compatible with bicycling and walking; grid covers are preferred.

Depressed drains are a potential solution for bioretention cells on sloped streets where directing runoff into the cell is a challenge.

Depressed drains are a potential solution for bioretention cells on sloped streets where directing runoff into the cell is a challenge.

This style of inlet can be combined with a curb cut, to maintain capacity in case debris clogs the grate.

This style of inlet can be combined with a curb cut, to maintain capacity in case debris clogs the grate.

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==External links==

==External links==

https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-stormwater-guide/stormwater-elements/bioretention-design-considerations/inlet-design/

https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-stormwater-guide/stormwater-elements/bioretention-design-considerations/inlet-design/