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Design Specification No 13: Constructed Wetlands

Design Specification No 13: Constructed Wetlands

Constructed wetlands are shallow depressions that receive stormwater inputs for water quality treatment, are typically less than 1 foot deep, and possess variable microtopography to promote dense and diverse wetland cover.

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Design Specification No 11: Wet Swale

Design Specification No 11: Wet Swale

Wet swales can provide runoff filtering and treatment within the conveyance system and are a cross between a wetland and a swale.

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Design Specification No 9: Bioretention

Design Specification No 9: Bioretention

Bioretention creates a good environment for runoff reduction, filtration, biological uptake, and microbial activity, and provides high pollutant removal; bioretention can become an attractive landscaping feature with high amenity value and community acceptance.

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