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Infiltration of stormwater into underlying soils is one mechanism to achieving MECP [[runoff volume control targets]]. In many areas of Ontario, where municipal supplies of potable water are drawn from aquifers, it's also an important mechanism for groundwater recharge.
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Infiltration of stormwater into underlying native subgrade soils is one mechanism to achieving MECP [[runoff volume control targets]]. In many areas of Ontario, where municipal supplies of potable water are drawn from aquifers, it's also an important mechanism for groundwater recharge.
{{textbox|Drainage via infiltration to underlying native subgrade soil can be achieved through a number of LID BMP types:
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{{textbox|Drainage via infiltration be achieved through a number of LID BMP types:
 
*[[Infiltration chambers]] (underground)
 
*[[Infiltration chambers]] (underground)
 
*[[Infiltration trenches]] (underground)
 
*[[Infiltration trenches]] (underground)
 
*[[Exfiltration trenches| Exfiltration systems]] (underground)
 
*[[Exfiltration trenches| Exfiltration systems]] (underground)
*[[Bioretention]] (surface)
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*[[Bioretention]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations)
*[[Bioswales]] (surface)
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*[[Bioswales]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations)
*[[Enhanced swales]] (surface)
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*[[Enhanced swales]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations)
*[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] (surface)
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*[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] (surface, , full- or partial-infiltration design variations)
*[[Permeable pavements| Permeable pavements]] (surface)
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*[[Permeable pavements| Permeable pavements]] (surface, , full- or partial-infiltration design variations)
 
*[[Dry ponds]] or infiltration basins (surface)
 
*[[Dry ponds]] or infiltration basins (surface)
 
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