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[[File:SWM sheep.jpg|thumb|These sheep are contained within the SWM pond allotment on this subdivision as a means of organic, low-cost land maintenance, Milton Keynes UK]]
[[File:SWM sheep.jpg|thumb|These sheep are contained within the SWM pond allotment on this subdivision as a means of organic, low-cost land maintenance, Milton Keynes UK]]
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SWM Ponds aren't considered a form of LID.
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SWM Ponds aren't a low impact development strategy.
There are lots of other existing guides out there to help you design a SWM pond or 'wet pond'.
There are lots of other existing guides out there to help you design a SWM pond or 'wet pond'.
We'd encourage you to try and use LID principles; distribute water quality treatment and low flow events through the use of BMPs across your site, and deal with flood volumes with underground [[infiltration chambers]] or a nice amenity space in a [[dry pond]].
We'd encourage you to try and use LID principles; distribute water quality treatment and low flow events through the use of BMPs across your site, and deal with flood volumes with underground [[infiltration chambers]] or a nice amenity space in a [[dry pond]].