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==Underdrains for exfiltrating practices==
 
==Underdrains for exfiltrating practices==
The pipe within the drain should be elevated from the base to promote infiltration of the water stored beneath. The depth of this [[Bioretention: Internal_water_storage| internal water storage reservoir]] should be sized according to the desired [[drainage time]] and the infiltration rate of the native soils below. An alternative design configuration permits the head of water to be stored by using an upturned outflow pipe.  
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The pipe within the drain should be elevated from the base to promote infiltration of the water stored beneath. The depth of this [[Bioretention: Internal_water_storage| internal water storage reservoir]] should be sized according to the desired [[drainage time]] and the [[design infiltration rate]] of the native soils below. An alternative design configuration permits the head of water to be stored by using an upturned outflow pipe.  
 
*At least one pair of vertical cleanout pipes/wells should be included in the design, for inspection and periodic flushing of accumulated sediment. As most hydro-jetting apparatus used for this has some trouble accommodating narrow 90 deg bends, it is important that both ends of a perforated pipe be connected with a pair of 45 deg elbows/Y connectors instead.  
 
*At least one pair of vertical cleanout pipes/wells should be included in the design, for inspection and periodic flushing of accumulated sediment. As most hydro-jetting apparatus used for this has some trouble accommodating narrow 90 deg bends, it is important that both ends of a perforated pipe be connected with a pair of 45 deg elbows/Y connectors instead.  
 
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