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Links to Manual pages that address the MIDS calculator

This page provides information on requirements, recommendations and information for using specific BMPs in the MIDS calculator. Each page includes one or more example.

  • Bioretention
    • Bioinfiltration (no underdrain)
    • Biofiltration (with underdrain)
  • Swales
    • No underdrain
    • With underdrain
    • Swale side slope
    • Wet swale
    • Routing stormwater runoff to swales and swale side slopes in the MIDS Calculator
  • Sand filter (including amendment to attenuate phosphorus)
  • Tree trench/tree box
    • No underdrain
    • With underdrain
  • Green roof
  • Permeable pavement
  • Constructed pond
  • Constructed wetland
  • Other BMP
  • Infiltration
    • Infiltration trench/basin - aboveground
    • Underground
      • Guidance on calculating volumes for underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator
  • Harvest use/reuse
  • Impervious surface disconnection

Related pages

  • Overview of Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)
  • Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear projects
  • Flexible treatment options
  • MIDS calculator
  • Training and workshop materials and modules
  • Technical documents
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