Operation and maintenance of swales Revision as of 16:46, 5 March 2013 by PLeegar (talk | contribs) (Created page with " ===Operation and Maintenance=== ====Overview==== <p>The most frequently cited maintenance concern for filters is surface and under-drain clogging caused by org...")
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Operation and Maintenance
Overview
The most frequently cited maintenance concern for filters is surface and under-drain clogging caused by organic matter, fine silts, hydrocarbons, and algal matter. Common operational problems include:
- Standing water
- Clogged filter surface
- Clogged, inlet, outlet or under-drains