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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. | + | 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: | + | {{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) | + | *[[Bioretention]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations) |
− | *[[Bioswales]] (surface) | + | *[[Bioswales]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations) |
− | *[[Enhanced swales]] (surface) | + | *[[Enhanced swales]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations) |
− | *[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] (surface) | + | *[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] (surface, , full- or partial-infiltration design variations) |
− | *[[Permeable pavements| Permeable pavements]] (surface) | + | *[[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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