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Constructed basins are designed to retain solids and associated pollutants by settling. A typical method for assessing the performance of constructed basins is therefore measuring and comparing pollutant concentrations at the influent and effluent.  
 
Constructed basins are designed to retain solids and associated pollutants by settling. A typical method for assessing the performance of constructed basins is therefore measuring and comparing pollutant concentrations at the influent and effluent.  
  
An [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/monitoring-data-analysis online manual] for assessing BMP treatment performance was developed in 2010 by Andrew Erickson, Peter Weiss, and John Gulliver from the University of Minnesota and St. Anthony Falls Hydraulic Laboratory. The manual advises on a four-level process to assess the performance of a Best Management Practice, involving:
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An [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/ online manual] for assessing BMP treatment performance was developed in 2010 by Andrew Erickson, Peter Weiss, and John Gulliver from the University of Minnesota and St. Anthony Falls Hydraulic Laboratory. The manual advises on a four-level process to assess the performance of a Best Management Practice.
*Level 1: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/visual-inspection-sedimentation Visual Inspection]. Level 1 assessment is recommended at least annually. The website includes links to downloadable checklists for dry ponds, wet ponds, and underground sedimentation basins.
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*Level 1: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/sedimentation/visual-inspection-sedimentation-practices Visual Inspection]. The website includes links to a downloadable checklist.
*Level 2: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/capacity-testing-sedimentation Capacity Testing]. Level 2 testing can be applied to sedimentation practices to estimate sediment storage capacity. If repeat measurements are made over time, the sediment accumulation rate can be estimated.
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*Level 2: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/sedimentation/capacity-testing-sedimentation-practices Capacity Testing].
*Level 3: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/synthetic-runoff-testing-sedimentation Synthetic Runoff Testing]. Synthetic runoff test results can be used to develop an accurate characterization of pollutant retention or removal, but can be limited by the need for an available water volume and discharge.
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*Level 3: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/sedimentation/synthetic-runoff-testing-sedimentation-practices Synthetic Runoff Testing]. Synthetic runoff test results can be used to develop an accurate characterization of pollutant retention or removal, but can be limited by the need for an available water volume and discharge.
*Level 4: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/monitoring-sedimentation Monitoring]
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*Level 4: [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/sedimentation/monitoring-sedimentation-practices Monitoring]
  
 
Level 1 activities do not produce numerical performance data that could be used to obtain a stormwater management credit.  BMP owners and operators who are interested in using data obtained from Levels 2 and 3 should consult with the MPCA or other regulatory agency to determine if the results are appropriate for credit calculations.  Level 4, Monitoring, is the method most frequently used for assessment of the performance of a BMP.
 
Level 1 activities do not produce numerical performance data that could be used to obtain a stormwater management credit.  BMP owners and operators who are interested in using data obtained from Levels 2 and 3 should consult with the MPCA or other regulatory agency to determine if the results are appropriate for credit calculations.  Level 4, Monitoring, is the method most frequently used for assessment of the performance of a BMP.
  
 
Use these links to obtain detailed information on the following topics related to BMP performance monitoring:
 
Use these links to obtain detailed information on the following topics related to BMP performance monitoring:
*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/water-budget-measurement Water Budget Measurement]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program Developing an Assessment Program]
*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/sampling-methods Sampling Methods]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program/water-budget-measurement Water Budget Measurement]
*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/analysis-water-and-soils Analysis of Water and Soils]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program/sampling-methods Sampling Methods]
*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/monitoring-data-analysis Data Analysis for Monitoring]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program/analysis-water-and-soils Analysis of Water and Soils]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program/analysis-water-and-soils Data Analysis for Monitoring]
  
 
Additional information on designing a monitoring network and performing field monitoring are found at [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Calculating_credits_for_stormwater_ponds#Credits_Based_on_Field_Monitoring this link].
 
Additional information on designing a monitoring network and performing field monitoring are found at [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Calculating_credits_for_stormwater_ponds#Credits_Based_on_Field_Monitoring this link].
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Case studies include the following.
 
Case studies include the following.
 
*[http://www.trca.on.ca/dotAsset/26185.pdf Performance Aassessment of a Pond-Wetland Stormwater Management Facility - Markham, Ontario]
 
*[http://www.trca.on.ca/dotAsset/26185.pdf Performance Aassessment of a Pond-Wetland Stormwater Management Facility - Markham, Ontario]
*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/content/case-study-11-stormwater-retention-ponds-maintenance-vs-efficiency Case Study #11: Stormwater Retention Ponds: Maintenance vs. Efficiency]
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/case-studies/case-study-11-stormwater-retention-ponds-maintenance-vs-efficiency Case Study #11: Stormwater Retention Ponds: Maintenance vs. Efficiency]
 
*[http://www.cwp.org/online-watershed-library/cat_view/63-research/69-stormwater Pollutant Removal Dynamics of Three Wet Ponds in Canada] (scroll down page to article)
 
*[http://www.cwp.org/online-watershed-library/cat_view/63-research/69-stormwater Pollutant Removal Dynamics of Three Wet Ponds in Canada] (scroll down page to article)
 
*[http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05302000-16250046/unrestricted/ThesisSBLFinal.PDF Assessing the Nonpoint Source Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of a Two-Basin Stormwater Management System in an Urbanizing Watershed]
 
*[http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05302000-16250046/unrestricted/ThesisSBLFinal.PDF Assessing the Nonpoint Source Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of a Two-Basin Stormwater Management System in an Urbanizing Watershed]
  
 
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==Related pages==
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*[[Overview for stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Types of stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Design criteria for stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Design considerations for constructed stormwater ponds used for harvest and irrigation use/reuse]]
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*[[Construction specifications for stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Assessing the performance of stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Operation and maintenance of stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Cost-benefit considerations for stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Calculating credits for stormwater ponds]]
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*[[Stormwater wet pond fact sheet]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater pond as a BMP in the MIDS calculator]]
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Links to pages discussing assessment of other BMPs can be found at [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Category:Assessing_performance this page].
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Constructed basins are designed to retain solids and associated pollutants by settling. A typical method for assessing the performance of constructed basins is therefore measuring and comparing pollutant concentrations at the influent and effluent.

An online manual for assessing BMP treatment performance was developed in 2010 by Andrew Erickson, Peter Weiss, and John Gulliver from the University of Minnesota and St. Anthony Falls Hydraulic Laboratory. The manual advises on a four-level process to assess the performance of a Best Management Practice.

  • Level 1: Visual Inspection. The website includes links to a downloadable checklist.
  • Level 2: Capacity Testing.
  • Level 3: Synthetic Runoff Testing. Synthetic runoff test results can be used to develop an accurate characterization of pollutant retention or removal, but can be limited by the need for an available water volume and discharge.
  • Level 4: Monitoring

Level 1 activities do not produce numerical performance data that could be used to obtain a stormwater management credit. BMP owners and operators who are interested in using data obtained from Levels 2 and 3 should consult with the MPCA or other regulatory agency to determine if the results are appropriate for credit calculations. Level 4, Monitoring, is the method most frequently used for assessment of the performance of a BMP.

Use these links to obtain detailed information on the following topics related to BMP performance monitoring:

Additional information on designing a monitoring network and performing field monitoring are found at this link.

Case studies include the following.


Related pages

Links to pages discussing assessment of other BMPs can be found at this page.