BMP suitability for different stormwater strategies

This table shows guidance on BMP suitability for different stormwater strategies.
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BMP group	Rechargea	Water qualitya	Channel protectiona	Peak dischargea	Hot spot runoff
Bioretention	Varies	Yes	Possibleb	No	Yes. Needs underdrain
Filtration - media	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Filtration - vegetative	Variesc	Yes	Possibleb	No	Yes
Infiltration trench	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Infiltration basin	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Stormwater ponds	Nod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Constructed wetlands	Variesd	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes. Needs pre-treatment
Supplemental BMPs	Varies	Nob	Possibleb	No	Noe

^aSee section on unified sizing criteria for more information
^bCan be incorporated into the structural control in certain situations
^cMay be provided by infiltration
^dWhen impermeable liners are required or pool intercepts groundwater
^eCan be included as part of the treatment train