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===Forebay===
===Forebay===
[[File:Dry pond forebay.png|400px|thumb|Dry pond forebay, adapted from MOE (2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>]]
[[File:Dry pond forebay.png|400px|thumb|Dry pond forebay, adapted from MOE (2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>]]
A sediment forebay facilitates maintenance and improves [[Nutrients|pollutant]] removal by trapping larger particles near the inlet of the pond. The forebay should be separated from the main pond by an earthen [[Berms|berm]], which should be constructed as a small dam since the downstream portion of the pond remains dry. A weir at the top of the berm will convey flows to the downstream section during storm events. To facilitate [[Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Repair|maintenance]], a pipe with an upstream valve should be installed within the berm to allow the forebay to be drawn down for cleaning.
A sediment forebay facilitates maintenance and improves [[Nutrients|pollutant]] removal by trapping larger particles near the inlet of the pond. The forebay should be separated from the main pond by an earthen [[Berms|berm]], which should be constructed as a small dam since the downstream portion of the pond remains dry. A weir at the top of the berm will convey flows to the downstream section during storm events. To facilitate [[Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Repair|maintenance]], a pipe with an upstream valve should be installed within the berm to allow the forebay to be drawn down for cleaning (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>.
The berm should be planted with emergent vegetation to enhance [[Filtration|filtration]] of water as it passes over. Refer to [[Wetlands: Plants]] for a list of Ontario native emergent plants.
The berm should be planted with emergent vegetation to enhance [[Filtration|filtration]] of water as it passes over. Refer to [[Wetlands: Plants]] for a list of Ontario native emergent plants.