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Stormwater Treatment Trains are comprised of multiple Best Management Practices that work together to minimize the volume of stormwater runoff, remove pollutants, and reduce the rate of stormwater runoff being discharged to Minnesota wetlands, lakes and streams. Under the [[Using the treatment train approach to BMP selection|Treatment Train]] approach, stormwater management begins with simple methods that prevent pollution from accumulating on the land surface, followed by methods that minimize the volume of runoff generated and is followed by Best Management Practices that reduce the pollutant concentration and/or volume of stormwater runoff. Because Infiltration basins are designed to be off-line, they may either be located at the end of the treatment train, or used as off-line configurations to divert the [[Glossary#W|water quality volume]] from the on-line system. | Stormwater Treatment Trains are comprised of multiple Best Management Practices that work together to minimize the volume of stormwater runoff, remove pollutants, and reduce the rate of stormwater runoff being discharged to Minnesota wetlands, lakes and streams. Under the [[Using the treatment train approach to BMP selection|Treatment Train]] approach, stormwater management begins with simple methods that prevent pollution from accumulating on the land surface, followed by methods that minimize the volume of runoff generated and is followed by Best Management Practices that reduce the pollutant concentration and/or volume of stormwater runoff. Because Infiltration basins are designed to be off-line, they may either be located at the end of the treatment train, or used as off-line configurations to divert the [[Glossary#W|water quality volume]] from the on-line system. | ||
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| + | ===Related Articles within the Minnesota Stormwater Manual=== | ||
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| + | [[Infiltration basin|Information about Infiltration Basins]] | ||
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| + | [[Overview of stormwater credits|Overview of Stormwater Credits]] | ||
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| + | ===Credit Calculation Methods=== | ||
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| + | Stormwater runoff volume and pollution reductions (“credits”) may be calculated using one of the following methods: | ||
| + | #Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on volume reduction and BMP parameters presented in this credit article | ||
| + | #Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on accepted hydrologic/hydraulic models | ||
| + | #MIDS Calculator approach | ||
| + | #Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on values reported in literature | ||
| + | #Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on field measurements | ||
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| + | This section provides specific information on generating and calculating credits from infiltration basins for volume, TSS, and phosphorus. Infiltration basins are also effective at reducing concentrations of other pollutants including nitrogen and metals. This article does not provide information on calculating credits for pollutants other than TSS and phosphorus, but references are provided that may be useful for calculating credits for other pollutants; see Section 3, Other Pollutants, and Section 4, Resources, for more information. | ||
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| + | Alternative techniques for calculating credits associated with volume and pollutant reductions may be proposed to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or other permitting agency for their consideration and approval. | ||
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Contents
Overview
An Infiltration Basin is a large earthen structure designed to capture, store, and infiltrate stormwater water runoff. Infiltration basins rely on naturally permeable soils to fully infiltrate the designed water quality volume. Infiltration basins are typically off-line practices utilizing an emergency spillway or outlet structure to capture the volume of stormwater runoff for which the basin is designed. Volumes that exceed the rate or volume of the infiltration basin are allowed to bypass the BMP.
Pollutant Removal Mechanisms
Infiltration basins reduce stormwater volume and pollutant loads through infiltration of the stormwater runoff into the native soil. Infiltration basins also can remove a wide variety of stormwater pollutants through secondary removal mechanisms including filtration, biological uptake, and soil adsorption through plantings and soil media (WEF Design of Urban Stormwater Controls, 2012). See Section 3, Other Pollutants, for a complete list of other pollutants addressed by infiltration basins.
Location in the Treatment Train
Stormwater Treatment Trains are comprised of multiple Best Management Practices that work together to minimize the volume of stormwater runoff, remove pollutants, and reduce the rate of stormwater runoff being discharged to Minnesota wetlands, lakes and streams. Under the Treatment Train approach, stormwater management begins with simple methods that prevent pollution from accumulating on the land surface, followed by methods that minimize the volume of runoff generated and is followed by Best Management Practices that reduce the pollutant concentration and/or volume of stormwater runoff. Because Infiltration basins are designed to be off-line, they may either be located at the end of the treatment train, or used as off-line configurations to divert the water quality volume from the on-line system.
Related Articles within the Minnesota Stormwater Manual
Information about Infiltration Basins
Overview of Stormwater Credits
Credit Calculation Methods
Stormwater runoff volume and pollution reductions (“credits”) may be calculated using one of the following methods:
- Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on volume reduction and BMP parameters presented in this credit article
- Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on accepted hydrologic/hydraulic models
- MIDS Calculator approach
- Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on values reported in literature
- Quantifying volume and pollution reductions based on field measurements
This section provides specific information on generating and calculating credits from infiltration basins for volume, TSS, and phosphorus. Infiltration basins are also effective at reducing concentrations of other pollutants including nitrogen and metals. This article does not provide information on calculating credits for pollutants other than TSS and phosphorus, but references are provided that may be useful for calculating credits for other pollutants; see Section 3, Other Pollutants, and Section 4, Resources, for more information.
Alternative techniques for calculating credits associated with volume and pollutant reductions may be proposed to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or other permitting agency for their consideration and approval.