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{{alert|Engineered media is manufactured from soil (sand, silt, clay) and other components (e.g. compost, iron, etc.), in specific proportions, for a specific application (e.g. green roof, bioretention, tree box). Because engineered media are widely used in [[Bioretention|bioretention]] practices, the term "bioretention media" is widely used. We prefer the term "engineered media" as it more accurately describes the applicability of these media.|alert-info}} | {{alert|Engineered media is manufactured from soil (sand, silt, clay) and other components (e.g. compost, iron, etc.), in specific proportions, for a specific application (e.g. green roof, bioretention, tree box). Because engineered media are widely used in [[Bioretention|bioretention]] practices, the term "bioretention media" is widely used. We prefer the term "engineered media" as it more accurately describes the applicability of these media.|alert-info}} | ||
− | Soil and | + | Soil and <span title="Engineered media is a mixture of sand, fines (silt, clay), and organic matter utilized in stormwater practices, most frequently in bioretention practices. The media is typically designed to have a rapid infiltration rate, attenuate pollutants, and allow for plant growth."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Materials_specifications_-_filter_media '''engineered media''']</span> are fundamental design characteristics of most post-construction stormwater practices. Engineered media is a mixture of sand, fines (silt, clay), and organic matter utilized in stormwater practices, most frequently in bioretention practices. The media is typically designed to have a rapid infiltration rate, attenuate pollutants, and allow for plant growth. In some applications, soil or media amendments are utilized to improve soil conditions or enhance treatment effectiveness of a BMP. |
This page provides links to pages that address topics related to soil, engineered media, and soil/media amendments. | This page provides links to pages that address topics related to soil, engineered media, and soil/media amendments. | ||
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**[[Overview of engineered (bioretention) media]] | **[[Overview of engineered (bioretention) media]] | ||
**[[Engineered (bioretention) media materials specifications]] | **[[Engineered (bioretention) media materials specifications]] | ||
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**[[Engineered (bioretention) media applications for stormwater BMPs]] | **[[Engineered (bioretention) media applications for stormwater BMPs]] | ||
**[[Phosphorus leaching, export, and retention in engineered (bioretention) stormwater media]] | **[[Phosphorus leaching, export, and retention in engineered (bioretention) stormwater media]] |
Soil and engineered media are fundamental design characteristics of most post-construction stormwater practices. Engineered media is a mixture of sand, fines (silt, clay), and organic matter utilized in stormwater practices, most frequently in bioretention practices. The media is typically designed to have a rapid infiltration rate, attenuate pollutants, and allow for plant growth. In some applications, soil or media amendments are utilized to improve soil conditions or enhance treatment effectiveness of a BMP.
This page provides links to pages that address topics related to soil, engineered media, and soil/media amendments.