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[[file:Swale city of Woodbury.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Photo of a Swale city of Woodbury MN|Photo of a Swale city of Woodbury MN]]
 
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==Design Criteria==
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==Design criteria==
 
*Ensure adequate space for [[Glossary#F|Filtration]] system
 
*Ensure adequate space for [[Glossary#F|Filtration]] system
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*Some installations require 2-6 feet of head
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*Some installations require 2 to 6 feet of head
 
*Removal potential of the key pollutant
 
*Removal potential of the key pollutant
 
*Parent material and potential for [[Glossary#G|ground water]] contamination
 
*Parent material and potential for [[Glossary#G|ground water]] contamination
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*High pollutant removal rates
 
*High pollutant removal rates
 
*May be used in a variety of soil types
 
*May be used in a variety of soil types
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*Good for the treatment of [[Glossary#H|hotspots]] because it can be isolated from [[Glossary#G|groundwater]] if contamination concerns exist Limitations:
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*Good for the treatment of [[Glossary#H|hotspots]] because it can be isolated from [[Glossary#G|groundwater]] by using a liner if contamination concerns exist  
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==Limitations:==
 
*Higher maintenance requirements
 
*Higher maintenance requirements
 
*Some installations ([[Glossary#M|media filters]]) have higher construction costs
 
*Some installations ([[Glossary#M|media filters]]) have higher construction costs
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*Potential to cause odor problems
 
 
*Minimal treatment of soluble nutrients
 
*Minimal treatment of soluble nutrients
 
*Potential for nitrification in [[Glossary#M|media filters]] where [[Glossary#A|anaerobic]] conditions exist
 
*Potential for nitrification in [[Glossary#M|media filters]] where [[Glossary#A|anaerobic]] conditions exist
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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<p>[[Glossary#F|Filtration]] systems vary in their operation and applicability, but all can be described as structural BMPs that function mainly to enhance water quality by passing stormwater through a media. The media can be made of sand, peat, grass, soil, compost or vegetation and should be assigned on a case-by-case basis. Filters can be off-line systems or designed as [[Glossary#P|pre-treatment]] before discharging to other stormwater features.</p>
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[[Glossary#F|Filtration]] systems vary in their operation and applicability, but all can be described as structural BMPs that function mainly to enhance water quality by passing stormwater through a media. The media can be made of sand, peat, soil, or compost and should be assigned on a case-by-case basis. Filters can be off-line systems or designed as [[Glossary#P|pre-treatment]] before discharging to other stormwater features.
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<p>The two main categories of filtration systems include: media filters, and vegetated filters. [[Glossary#M|media filters]] can be located on the surface, underground, along the perimeter or an area, or in what is called a pocket design. Vegetated channels may be grass channels, dry or wet [[Glossary#S|swales]], submerged gravel wetlands, or filter strips.</p>
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===Filtration Practices===
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[[Glossary#M|Media filters]] can be located on the surface, underground, along the perimeter or an area, or in what is called a pocket design.
  
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===STORM SEQUENCE===
 
 
[[file:Filtration-stormevent.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage|Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage]]
 
[[file:Filtration-stormevent.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage|Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage]]
 
[[file:Filtration-storage.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration|Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration]]
 
[[file:Filtration-storage.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration|Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration]]
 
[[file:Infiltration.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown|Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown]]
 
[[file:Infiltration.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown|Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown]]
  
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====MANAGEMENT SUITABILITY====
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==Mechanisms==
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*Water Quality (V<sub>wq</sub>) = High
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*[[Glossary#I|Infiltration]] with raised underdrain
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*Channel Protection (V<sub>cp</sub>) = Med.
 
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*Overbank Flood Protection (Vp<sub>10</sub>) = Low
 
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*Extreme Flood Protection (Vp<sub>100</sub>) = Low
 
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*Recharge Volume (V<sub>re</sub>) = Med./ Low
 
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====MECHANISMS====
 
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*[[Glossary#I|Infiltration]] with appropriate soil & site conditions =
 
 
*Screening/ [[Glossary#F|Filtration]]
 
*Screening/ [[Glossary#F|Filtration]]
 
*[[Glossary#E|Evaporation]]
 
*[[Glossary#E|Evaporation]]
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*Soil Adsorption
 
*Soil Adsorption
 
*Biological/ Micro. Uptake
 
*Biological/ Micro. Uptake
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====POLLUTION REMOVAL====
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70 to 85 percent [[Glossary#T|Total Suspended Solids (TSS)]]
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==Pollutant removal==
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*0 to 50 percent/35 percent Nutrients - [[Glossary#T|Total Phosphorus]] /Total Nitrogen
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Pollutant removal varies with the design, construction and maintenance of the BMP. Values below are approximately mid-range removals for a standard designed BMP that is properly constructed and maintained.
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*45 to 85 percent Metals - Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc
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*35 percent Pathogens - Coliform, Streptococci, E. Coli
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Media filter
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*80 percent Toxins - Hydrocarbon
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*85 percent [[Glossary#T|Total Suspended Solids (TSS)]]
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====SITE FACTORS====
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*50 percent/35 percent Nutrients - [[Glossary#T|Total Phosphorus]] /Total Nitrogen
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*5 - AC Max Drainage Area
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*40 to 80 percent Metals - Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc (will vary with metal)
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*20 percent - Max. Site Slope
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*35 percent Coliform, Streptococci, E. Coli
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*3 feet - Min. Depth to Bedrock
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*80 percent Hydrocarbon
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*3 feet- Min. Depth to Seasonally high Water Table
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*A,B,C,D -NRCS Soil Type
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Vegetative filter
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*Poor - Good Freeze/ Thaw Suitability
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*68 percent [[Glossary#T|Total Suspended Solids (TSS)]]
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*Suitable - Potential [[Glossary#H|Hotspot]] Runoff requires impermeable liner
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*40 percent/35 percent Nutrients - [[Glossary#T|Total Phosphorus]] /Total Nitrogen
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*40 to 80 percent Metals - Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc (will vary with metal)
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*0 percent Coliform, Streptococci, E. Coli
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*80 percent Hydrocarbon
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==Site factors==
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*The RECOMMENDED maximum drainage area is typically 5 acres, but can be greater if the discharge to the basin has received adequate pretreatment and the basin is properly designed, constructed, and maintained.
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*20 percent maximum Site Slope
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*3 feet minimum Depth to Bedrock unless lined
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*3 feet minimum Depth to Seasonally High Water Table unless lined
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*A,B,C,D - NRCS Soil Type
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*Poor to Good Freeze/ Thaw Suitability
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*Suitable with impermeable liner - [[Glossary#H|Hotspot]] Runoff
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Dry swale]]
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Green roof‏‎]]
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Iron enhanced sand filter‏‎]]
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Sand filter, iron enhanced sand filter, media filter]]
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Step pool]]
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[[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Wet swale]]

Latest revision as of 22:39, 3 December 2022

Filtration practices are structural stormwater controls that capture, temporarily store, and route stormwater runoff through a filter bed to improve water quality.

Photo of a swale at Lino Lakes city hall
Photo of a swale at Lino Lakes city hall
Photo of a Swale city of Woodbury MN
Photo of a Swale city of Woodbury MN

Design criteria

  • Ensure adequate space for Filtration system
  • Some installations require 2 to 6 feet of head
  • Removal potential of the key pollutant
  • Parent material and potential for ground water contamination

Benefits

  • Good for highly impervious areas with low sediment/high pollutant load (e.g. urban land use and retrofit scenarios)
  • High pollutant removal rates
  • May be used in a variety of soil types
  • Good for the treatment of hotspots because it can be isolated from groundwater by using a liner if contamination concerns exist

Limitations:

  • Higher maintenance requirements
  • Some installations (media filters) have higher construction costs
  • Minimal treatment of soluble nutrients
  • Potential for nitrification in media filters where anaerobic conditions exist

Description

Filtration systems vary in their operation and applicability, but all can be described as structural BMPs that function mainly to enhance water quality by passing stormwater through a media. The media can be made of sand, peat, soil, or compost and should be assigned on a case-by-case basis. Filters can be off-line systems or designed as pre-treatment before discharging to other stormwater features.

Media filters can be located on the surface, underground, along the perimeter or an area, or in what is called a pocket design.

Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage
Drawing of the start of Storm Event - Initial runoff & storage
Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration
Drawing of the Duration of Storm Event - Storage & filtration/infiltration
Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown
Drawing of the Following Storm Event - Remaining storage drawdown

Mechanisms

Pollutant removal

Pollutant removal varies with the design, construction and maintenance of the BMP. Values below are approximately mid-range removals for a standard designed BMP that is properly constructed and maintained.

Media filter

  • 85 percent Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
  • 50 percent/35 percent Nutrients - Total Phosphorus /Total Nitrogen
  • 40 to 80 percent Metals - Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc (will vary with metal)
  • 35 percent Coliform, Streptococci, E. Coli
  • 80 percent Hydrocarbon

Vegetative filter

  • 68 percent Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
  • 40 percent/35 percent Nutrients - Total Phosphorus /Total Nitrogen
  • 40 to 80 percent Metals - Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc (will vary with metal)
  • 0 percent Coliform, Streptococci, E. Coli
  • 80 percent Hydrocarbon

Site factors

  • The RECOMMENDED maximum drainage area is typically 5 acres, but can be greater if the discharge to the basin has received adequate pretreatment and the basin is properly designed, constructed, and maintained.
  • 20 percent maximum Site Slope
  • 3 feet minimum Depth to Bedrock unless lined
  • 3 feet minimum Depth to Seasonally High Water Table unless lined
  • A,B,C,D - NRCS Soil Type
  • Poor to Good Freeze/ Thaw Suitability
  • Suitable with impermeable liner - Hotspot Runoff
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