...a descriptions of different types of infiltration practices to which these design guidelines apply, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BMPs_
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, infiltration practices may provide additional benefits, i
The following terminology is used throughout this design section:
{{Alert|''REQUIRED'' - Indicates design standards stipulated by the [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Co
...e/subbases thickness for supporting traffic is determined using structural design methods. The thicker of the two resulting designs is employed.
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
...The main goals of this article are therefore to provide a detailed list of design considerations and examples of issues to consider when designing a green ro
...this page, we recommend the following references, which address green roof design.
...s are used in the text to distinguish various levels of stormwater wetland design guidance:
{{alert|'''Required''':Indicates design standards stipulated by the MPCA Permit (or other consistently applicable r
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
This page provides a discussion of design elements and design steps for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale (step pools). The follow
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...ded application, and water quality recommendations and/or regulations. The design process for each project must be flexible and rigorous enough to address th
...implementation. In practice the distinction between phases is not strict. Design is an iterative process which should include several rounds of review begin
<font size=3>'''MIDS Calculator stormwater pond design level criteria related to pond volume'''</font size><br>
Link to this [[MIDS Calculator stormwater pond design level criteria related to pond volume|table]]
This page provides a discussion of design elements and design steps for dry swales, which are often called grass swales. The following di
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...the local community. The unified approach addresses five different sizing criteria, as shown below.
...his section on Unified sizing criteria may be viewed as a [[Unified sizing criteria combined|single article]].'''
<font size=3>'''MIDS Calculator stormwater pond design level criteria related to pond volume'''</font size><br>
Link to this [[MIDS Calculator stormwater pond design level criteria related to pond volume|table]]
...TING GREEN ROOF FACT SHEET.docx]] - technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (may be modified from original version by MPCA)
*[[File:green roof benefits.docx]] - technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (may be modified from original version by MPCA)
...underdrain. Recharge criteria, if applicable, can be met by modifying the design to include an infiltration gallery below the underdrain, so long as it is a
...odified to incorporate an infiltration gallery that can help meet recharge criteria, if properly sized.</td>
<td>Evaluation of MPCA stormwater pond designcriteria</td>
<td>Evaluation of pond sizing criteria against MPCA stormwater pond design standards to produce a relative evaluation of pond performance</td>
<font size=3>'''Summary of stormwater design recommendations to enhance phosphorus removal.</font size>'''<br>
Link to this [[Stormwater Design Recommendations to Enhance Phosphorus Removal|table]]
<font size=3>'''Overview of unified stormwater sizing criteria'''</font size><br>
Link to this [[Overview of unified stormwater sizing criteria|table]]
...ention task 2 - definitions.docx]]: technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (may be modified from original version by MPCA)
...k 4 soil infiltration rates.docx]]: technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (may be modified from original version by MPCA)
...only if high flows are not <span title="Stormwater runoff in excess of the design flow, which is diverted around a stormwater structure"> '''bypassed'''</spa
...flow path to overall length is 0.3 for Level 1 Design and 0.8 for Level 2 Design
...le as a result of recharge at the surface, can be a limiting factor in the design and performance of infiltration practices. A groundwater mounding analysis
...gory:Level 3 - Best management practices/Specifications and details/Designcriteria]]
...ormwatermanagementprogram/pages/stormwater_design.aspx Maryland Stormwater Design Manual]
...energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/stormwater-design North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Stormwater
...x]] - document produced by Barr Engineering as part of the Minimal Impacts Design Standards project
*[[Designcriteria for iron enhanced sand filter]]
<span title="Stormwater wetlands are similar in design to stormwater ponds and mainly differ by their variety of water depths and
...designcriteria for shallow wetland, ED shallow wetland, and pond/wetland design are presented below:
...ass the system through a stabilized discharge point. The Permittee(s) must design the infiltration system to provide a means to visually verify that the syst
...gory:Level 3 - Best management practices/Specifications and details/Designcriteria]]
<td>Is soil P content tested to be < 30 mg/kg per Mehlich III (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
<td>Is soil P content tested to be < 30 mg/kg per Mehlich III (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
...ed details for filtration systems can be accessed at this [[Computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/CADD) drawings|link]]. The drawings provide details and s
*[[Designcriteria for filtration]]
...details for pond and wetland systems are contained in the [[Computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/CADD) drawings]] section. The following details, with spe
*[[Designcriteria for stormwater wetlands]]
...the basin per [[Designcriteria for infiltration|Infiltration Basin DesignCriteria]].</td>
...on rate of soils, and required drawdown time per Infiltration Basin DesignCriteria. Maximum of 3 feet allowed.</td>
.... See [https://www.dot.state.mn.us/manuals/ MNDOT Manual Section 3248] for design guidance on PVC pipes. It is recommended to install one well per 50 feet of
....pdf at this link]. This detail includes construction sequencing and other design information.
...rage volume. Recharge credits provide real incentives to apply better site design techniques at development sites that can reduce the size and cost of stormw
...structural BMP (e.g., infiltration, bioretention, and filter), better site design techniques, or a combination of both.
...th the MIDS calculator will be incorrect if BMPs do not meet the following criteria|alert-warning}}
...rly designed, constructed and maintained. Guidance and recommendations for design, construction and maintenance are contained within the individual BMP secti
...elated planned development. Communities may wish to develop special sizing criteria for smaller redevelopment so that the cost to comply with stormwater requir
...lity in how redevelopment projects can comply with basic stormwater sizing criteria. This is done by proposing stormwater management guidance that a redevelopm
...erent components of a green roof. Thicknesses of some layers vary with the design (e.g. extensive vs. intensive roofs).</font size>]]
..., how much weight the roof can hold, is a major factor in determining roof design and construction. Green roofs are therefore typically defined as being eith
...on, 1996. [https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/design-of-sw-filtering-systems/ Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems].
*Haan, C.T., B.J. Barfield and J.C. Hayes, 1994. ''Design Hydrology and Sedimentology for Small Catchments''.
...r quantity control process. Bioretention employs a simple, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff infiltration, filtration, storage, and
...Bioretention, when designed with an under-drain and liner, is also a good design option for treating [[Potential stormwater hotspots|stormwater hotspots]] (
...lution.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/ulm-elc_coldclimates.pdf Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for Cold Climates]. Center for Watershed Protection. Ellicott Ci
...ca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_plant_lists Plants for Stormwater Design]. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. St. Paul, MN.
...bioretention terminology|terminology]], [[Designcriteria for bioretention|design]], [[Construction specifications for bioretention|construction]], [[operati
==Kestrel Design Group and contract team==
...?title=Stormwater_ponds '''wet pond''']</span> or storm sewer system. This design provides some runoff flow attenuation, filtering, but no volume reduction.
...ach system are illustrated in the [[Designcriteria for permeable pavement|design section]] for permeable pavement.
==Extreme flood control criteria (V<sub>p100</sub>)==
The goal of extreme flood criteria is to maintain the boundaries of the pre-development 100-year floodplain, r
...ns_-_filter_media Bioretention filter media]. This section on the [[Designcriteria for bioretention]] page provides a discussion on phosphorus management with
...=18984 Construction General Permit]. The current MPCA water quality volume criteria is referred to as the “hybrid rule” because it encompasses different ru
'''[[Unified sizing criteria#Computing water quality volume|Rule 1]]'''
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...nd have limited treatment capability. Incorporation of check dams into the design allows treatment of a portion or all of the [https://stormwater.pca.state.m
...e media phosphorus content 30 mg/kg or less per the Mehlich 3 (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
...e media phosphorus content 30 mg/kg or less per the Mehlich 3 (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
Stormwater wetlands are similar in design to [[stormwater ponds]] and mainly differ by their variety of water depths
*[[Designcriteria for stormwater wetlands]]
...nveyance system further downstream. Check dams incorporated into the swale design allow water to pool up and infiltrate into the underlying soil or engineere
*[[Designcriteria for dry swale (grass swale)]]
...sizing criteria|<font size=3>Schematic illustrating five different sizing criteria,</font size>]]
...the local community. The unified approach addresses five different sizing criteria, as shown below.
...he P content must be less than 30 mg/kg (ppm) per Mehlich III (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
...rain the P content must be less than 30 mg/kg per Mehlich III (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
...discussion focuses on wet extended detention ponds; however, all four main design variants are presented here for the sake of completeness.
==Flow-through pond (no extended detention) design==
==Designcriteria==
...fing Systems, available at http://www.spri.org, gives guidelines on how to design to minimize wind damage in green roofs, including, for example, how to eval
*Permittees must design basins using an impermeable liner if located within active karst terrain.
...and 2, clay liners are generally not recommended. Links to information on design and installation is recommended. For additional information see [[Liners fo
...mporarily store stormwater before allowing it to infiltrate into the soil. Design variants include; the infiltration basin, the infiltration trench, the dry
*[[Designcriteria for Infiltration basin]]
...mporarily store stormwater before allowing it to infiltrate into the soil. Design variants include; the infiltration basin, the infiltration trench, the dry
*[[Designcriteria for Infiltration trench]]
[[File:mids logo.jpg|300px|right|alt=image of Minimal Impact Design Standards logo]]
...apolis, Minnesota. Image by Bergerson Photography, Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc., INSPEC, and Leo A Daly.</font size>]]
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
...icit in the design guidance in the previous sections is the fact that many design elements of filtering systems can minimize the maintenance burden and maint
[[File:mids logo.jpg|300px|left|alt=image of Minimal Impact Design Standards logo]]
*[[Designcriteria for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse]]
...yfish, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
...=Contech_Jellyfish_Filter#Configurations appropriate configurations in the Design Manual] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_Jel
...l.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/caracod-_sw_bmp_design_cold_climates/ Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for Cold Climates]. Center for Watershed Protection, Ellicott Ci
*[[Designcriteria for stormwater ponds]]
[[File:mids logo.jpg|300px|right|alt=image of Minimal Impact Design Standards logo]]
...//www.pca.state.mn.us/water/plants-stormwater-design Plants for stormwater design] by Shaw and Schmidt (2003).
...te using appropriate methods described below. The other method uses the [[Design infiltration rates|typical infiltration rate]] of the most restrictive unde
...mended number of soil boring, pits, and permeameter tests for bioretention design}}
...ridge, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
...ater.org/pdf/bayfilter-design-manual.pdf appropriate configurations in the Design Manual] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BaySaver_Ba
...porated into local regulations and ordinances. Significant advances in BMP design, construction, maintenance, and performance require using recent informatio
...gallery below illustrates this process for the manual page called [[Designcriteria for bioretention]].
===Design considerations for ponds used for harvest and use===</noinclude>
...ign.png|300px|thumb|alt=schematic of pond design|<font size=3>Example pond design for a harvest and use/reuse system.</font size>]]
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...clude rock, earth, wood, and concrete. "> '''check dams'''</span> into the design allows treatment of a portion or all of the <span title="The volume of wate
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...feature surface/subsurface runoff storage seams and an energy dissipation design that is aimed at attenuating the flow to a desired level through energy and
...ltrate. See [[Computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/CADD) drawings]] for design drawing.
Because of the widespread use of this practice, we have separate pages on design, operation and maintenance, and crediting.
These four practices are grouped together because design, construction, operation, and maintenance guidelines and specifications are
*[[Designcriteria for infiltration]]
...d evenly throughout a portion of the filtration media. Surface sand filter design and operating parameters also applicable to iron-enhanced sand filter basin
*use of perforated pipes (or other appropriate drain pipe design) in a gravel bed to drain the filter.
[[File:mids logo.jpg|300px|right|alt=image of Minimal Impact Design Standards logo]]
While design details vary, all permeable pavements have a similar structure, consisting
...l associations offer in-person and online continuing education programs on design, construction and maintenance of permeable pavements. Many of these program
...so offers Permeable Design Pro software for PICP structural and hydrologic design.
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
Implicit in the design guidance in the previous section is the fact that many design elements of filtering systems can minimize the maintenance burden and maint
....state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_plant_lists ''Plants for Stormwater Design - Species selection for the Upper Midwest''] is a good resource.
...aesthetic considerations should be taken into account in their siting and design.
..._stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit](CGP), which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...r treatment can be given. Due to the statewide prevalence of the MPCA CGP, design guidance in this section is presented with the assumption that the permit d
...stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)], which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...reatment can be given. Due to the statewide prevalence of the MPCA permit, design guidance in this section is presented with the assumption that the permit d
...raken, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
...?title=Contech_The_Kraken#Configurations appropriate configurations in the Design Manual] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_The
*Claytor, R.A., and T.R. Schueler. 1996. ''Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems''. The Center for Watershed Protection, Sil
...kouhian, H. Sharma and C. Minani. 1998. ''Optimization of Bioretention for Design for Water Quality and Hydrologic Characteristics''. n.p.
...phase] to ensure that potential risks are properly managed through system design, operation and maintenance. According to [https://www.epa.gov/risk U.S. EPA
...stormwater harvest and use systems, and ways to manage those risks through design, operation and maintenance are summarized briefly below. For further guidan
...dment that captures, temporarily stores and [[Glossary#I|infiltrates]] the design volume of water over several days. In the case of a constructed basin, the
...in that they are designed to capture, temporarily store and infiltrate the design volume of stormwater over several days. Underground infiltration systems ar
...he infiltration rate chart in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual to determine design infiltration rates. When soil borings indicate type A soils, permittees sho
...al soil boring should be made. Soil borings must be undertaken during the design phase (i.e. prior to the commencement of construction) to determine how ext
...tland, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
...WS-Linear_Modular_Wetland#Configurations appropriate configurations in the Design Manual] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BioClean_MW
....state.mn.us/index.php/Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Landscaping Designcriteria for bioretention] and [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Minnesot
...state.mn.us/environment/erosion/pdf/native-seed-mix-dm.pdf Native Seed Mix Design for Roadsides]: Minnesota Department of Transportation
...er. 1996. [https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/design-of-sw-filtering-systems/ Design of stormwater filtering systems]. Prepared by The Center for Watershed Prot
*[[Designcriteria for iron enhanced sand filter]]
.... Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating Potential stormwater hotspots. Bioretention is extremel
...more common tool in the stormwater management toolbox and as the number of design variants increases, so does the number of names for each of these variants.
.... Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating Potential stormwater hotspots. Bioretention is extremel
...stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)], which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...ermining what level of treatment is necessary to achieve the water quality criteria of the end use.
...the Target Center in Minneapolis Minnesota. Image Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc.</font size>]]
For the constructed wetland BMP, BMP watershed areas is the only required design parameter.
...g to the guidelines in the MN stormwater manual.” Design and construction criteria can be found at [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Stormwater_wet
...needed for constructed pond in the MIDS calculator. The User must select a design level and answer yes or no to whether an amendment is used.</font size>]]
...ns. Annual pollutant reductions are applied in three levels based on pond design.
<span title="Stormwater wetlands are similar in design to stormwater ponds and mainly differ by their variety of water depths and
...stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit] (CGP), which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...er Network has developed [http://chesapeakestormwater.net/training-library/design-adaptations/stormwater-bmp-maintenance/ two videos] that illustrate inspect
In addition to the design items previously mentioned, some key actions help ensure the long-term perf
*The [[Designcriteria for green roofs|green roof is properly designed]]
...n specifications for green roofs|constructed]], consistent with the designcriteria
...gm.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/aashto1993.pdf (AASHTO)]. 1993. ''Guide for Design of Pavement Structures'', American Association of State Highway and Transpo
...2007. [http://secement.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EB303.pdf Hydrologic Design of Pervious Concrete]. EB303. Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Illinois
...ion and maintenance of GSI, and the logistics of incorporating GSI in park design (policy, finance, and stakeholder engagement)
...itects, design engineers, consultants, and those interested in sustainable design
...bbons, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
#Design, assemble, install, operate, and maintain Up-Flo Filter w/Filter Ribbons sy
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
Implicit in the design guidance in the previous sections, many design elements of stormwater wetland systems can minimize the maintenance burden
{{Alert|''REQUIRED'' - Indicates design standards stipulated by the [http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/wat
<p>''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'' - Indicates design guidance that is extremely beneficial or necessary for proper functioning o
**Upper 95% confidence limit concentrations for metals were below Florida criteria except for arsenic in catch basins; and iron, aluminum, and Beta-BHC in str
...e typically close to or more than an order of magnitude lower than Florida criteria
...roposed facilities. This is the time to make sure that all aspects of the design, schedule, submittals and permits are understood and any ambiguities resolv
...ge structures can often be used as sediment control structures, as long as design capacity is restored at the end of the construction/stabilization phase.
For the wet swale BMP, the only design parameter that must be input by the user is BMP Watershed Area.
*The wet swale has been properly [[Designcriteria for filtration|designed]], [[Construction specifications for filtration|con
...rmwater/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)], which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...III.C.4 of the permit. Due to the statewide prevalence of the MPCA permit, design guidance in this section is presented with the assumption that the permit d
...''wet ponds''']</span> and <span title="Stormwater wetlands are similar in design to stormwater ponds and mainly differ by their variety of water depths and
*[[Designcriteria for stormwater ponds]]
...t) should be used. A soil phosphorus test using the Mehlich-3 (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
A soil phosphorus test using the Mehlich-3 (or [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Notes about soil phosphorus testing: applicability and int
*Permittees must design infiltration systems such that pre-existing hydrologic conditions of wetlan
*Permittees must design infiltration systems to provide a [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index
...antity control process. Bioretention employs a simplistic, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff <span title="Infiltration Best Managem
...us/index.php?title=Liners_for_stormwater_management liner], is also a good design option for treating potential <span title="Stormwater Hotspots (PSHs) are a
.... Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating Potential stormwater hotspots. Bioretention is extremel
...detail in the permeable pavement [[Designcriteria for permeable pavement|design section]].
...ater_infiltration_Best_Management_Practices '''infiltration''']</span>, ([[Design infiltration rates|A or B soils]]) are considered infiltration practices. D
==Infeasibility criteria==
...ments, recommendations and other information for using the Minimal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator for bioretention BMPs. Links to MIDS pages and
...he user. These correspond with soils and infiltration rates contained in [[Design infiltration rates|this Manual]]. The user may also enter a different value
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...feature surface/subsurface runoff storage seams and an energy dissipation design that is aimed at attenuating the flow to a desired level through energy and
*MacRae, C.R., 1993. An Alternate Design Approach for the Control of Instream Erosion Potential in Urbanizing Waters
...sion based criteria for stormwater management. It emphasizes that multiple criteria are needed to ensure that the problem to be addressed by stormwater managem
<sup>3</sup> – EPA 2012 Recreational Water Quality Criteria – Recommendation 1 (Estimated illness rate = 36/1000)<br>
<sup>5</sup> –Useful for distribution system design, but often used a general indicator parameter, too.<br>
...Media, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
***Comply with [https://www.conteches.com/Portals/0/Documents/Design%20Guides/StormFilter-Config-Guide.pdf?ver=2018-05-16-083627-317 appropriate
...for crediting dissolved phosphorus exist and conditions needed to meet the criteria are described.
...PU.pdf Level spreader]'''</span>, modified pond inlets, or other method or design for spreading water across the system, and
...cape), links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
#Design, assemble, install, operate, and maintain Filterra systems in accordance wi
...more common tool in the stormwater management toolbox and as the number of design variants increases, so does the number of names for each of these variants.
...tle=Filtration '''filtration''']</span> processes to occur. Most [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Materials specifications - filter media|media mixes]] are
...of flowchart supplement|<font size=3>Linear Permanent Stormwater Treatment Design Flow Chart Supplement. Click on image to enlarge. [https://stormwater.pca.s
...of steep slopes (>20%). This gives more flexibility to make changes to the design if prohibitions are discovered, and gives the highest probability of infilt
...scussion includes summary information on BMP selection; information on BMP design, construction, maintenance, and assessment; and information on pollutant lo
...e can make substantial progress using the [[Better site design|Better Site Design]], Low Impact Development (LID), [[Pollution prevention|pollution preventio
...stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)], which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...reatment can be given. Due to the statewide prevalence of the MPCA permit, design guidance in this section is presented with the assumption that the permit d
*[[Designcriteria for bioretention]]
...antity control process. Bioretention employs a simplistic, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff infiltration, filtration, storage, and
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
...energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/stormwater-design North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Stormwater B
...gory:Level 3 - Best management practices/Specifications and details/Designcriteria]]
...tively inexpensive and easy to install. Energy dissipators require careful design based on the hydraulic forces of concentrated flows exiting pipes and ditch
*Permittees must design basin outlets to prevent short-circuiting and the discharge of floating deb
...within the BMP. This is therefore the area at the surface of the [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Materials specifications - filter media|engineered media]]
..., C, or D) for the user. Once a soil type is selected, the corresponding [[Design infiltration rates|infiltration rate]] will populate in the ''Infiltration
...mal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator can be used to help select, design, construct, and maintain appropriate practices and quantify pollutant reduc
...for permeable pavement takes you to a page that describes how to properly design a permeable pavement system.
...becomes a more common tool in stormwater management, and as the number of design variants increases, so does the number of names for each of these variants.
...ltrate. See [[Computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/CADD) drawings]] for design drawing.
<td>PERMEABLE PAVEMENTS DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE</td>
<td>[https://www.asce.org/permeable-pavements-design-construction-and-maintenance/]</td>
...ter) Iron enhanced sand filters] (IESFs) incorporate iron into sand filter design for the purpose of removing dissolved phosphorus. Because dissolved phospho
...or IESFs and will use that information to update guidance in the Manual on design, construction, and O&M of IESFs. In 2019 we developed a spreadsheet listing
...tate.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#U underdrain] is incorporated into the design. Water captured by the BMP is filtered through the engineered media and mos
*[[Designcriteria for bioretention]]
..., C, or D) for the user. Once a soil type is selected, the corresponding [[Design infiltration rates|infiltration rate]] will populate in the ''Infiltration
*The swale side slope has been properly [[Designcriteria for filtration|designed]], [[Construction specifications for filtration|con
...since this fact sheet was written. Refer to this section when considering design, installation, operation, maintenance, and treatment for these types of sys
*Forest conservation and protection regulations – establish the criteria by which trees are identified for conservation, including buffer and fencin
...n roof vegetation. The section on [[Designcriteria for green roofs|designcriteria for green roofs]] provides guidance on factors that affect green roof plant
...Center Arena green roof in Minneapolis, MN. Image Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc.</font size>]]
...of the [[Overview of Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)|Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)]] calculator for several BMPs in series. Examples for ind
.... Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating Potential stormwater hotspots. Bioretention is extremel
...est_management_practices/Specifications_and_details/Design_criteria designcriteria] and recommendations from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual will be followed.
! Permeable Pavement Design !! Permeable Pavement Surface Area (ft2) !! Surface Area at Subgrade (ft2)
'''Design Features''': Dry swale, rocked inlets and check dams<br>
HR Green worked with the City of St. Ann, Missouri to design a point of entry into the City. The pavement at this location was in disrep
...d infiltration was properly constructed (link), consistent with the designcriteria (link).
Step 7: Click on the BMP Parameters tab and enter the BMP design parameters. This Underground infiltration example requires the following en
...Minnesota determined that guidelines were needed to define specific sizing criteria to provide consistent, effective results.
...e pretreatment practice, which will prolong the life span and maintain the design pollutant <span title="Pollutant removal efficiency, usually represented by
...ciency of curbs, gutters and storm drains ([[References for Unified Sizing Criteria|CWP, 2003 and 2004]]).
...oximately 1.5 years as the most prevalent ([[References for Unified Sizing Criteria|Leopold, 1964 and 1994]]), and maintaining this discharge rate should act t
...erent components of a green roof. Thicknesses of some layers vary with the design (e.g. extensive vs. intensive roofs).</font size>]]
...apolis, Minnesota. Image by Bergerson Photography, Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc., INSPEC, and Leo A Daly.</font size>]]
...inflow water with the media, and incorporation of other features into the design (e.g. compost, which is not recommended)
...gh the results suggest this value can be increased with considerations for design. An estimate of the number of years for a practice can be estimated by calc
==Design phase O&M considerations==
...esigns should mimic natural wetlands and introduce few complex components. Design phase O&M considerations include he following.
...g incentives to site developers to encourage the [[Credits for Better Site design|preservation of natural areas and the reduction of the volume of stormwater
...lity of the BMP to achieve volume or pollutant reductions. For guidance on design, construction, and maintenance, see the appropriate article within the [[Gr
.... Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating Potential stormwater hotspots. Bioretention is extremel
*Runoff <span title="Stormwater runoff in excess of the design flow, which is diverted around a stormwater structure"> '''bypasses'''</spa
...s are used in the text to distinguish various levels of stormwater wetland design guidance:
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* MacRae, C. 1993. ''An alternate design approach for the control of instream erosion potential in urbanizing waters
* Schueler, T. 1992. ''Design of Stormwater Wetland Systems''. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governm
...structed impoundment that captures, temporarily stores and infiltrates the design volume of water (<span title="The volume of water that is treated by a BMP.
*[[Designcriteria for infiltration]]
...on component, storm sewer pipes and roof drains may already be part of the design, thus reducing cost. The storage component is typically the largest cost i
...-article-series/cistern-designs-large-rainwater-harvesting-systems Cistern Design Considerations for Large Rainwater Harvesting Systems] Professional Develop
...intained, swales can operate effectively for 20-50 years, depending on the design type. Vegetated dry swales may perform properly for up to 50 years ([http:/
==Design phase O&M considerations==
...=Design_criteria_for_stormwater_and_rainwater_harvest_and_use/reuse system design].
...properly maintained cistern will last 20-50 years, depending on the size, design, and climate ([https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/127468 City of Po
..., C, or D) for the user. Once a soil type is selected, the corresponding [[Design infiltration rates|infiltration rate]] will populate in the ''Infiltration
*The permeable pavement is properly [[Designcriteria for permeable pavement|designed]].
...ter/factsheet/com/ioc.html drinking water standards]. Recommendations for design adjustments are included in the following section.
...provides designers with important information on proper selection, siting, design, and maintenance of nonstructural (e.g., source control or pollution preven
...The main goals of this article are therefore to provide a detailed list of design considerations and examples of issues to consider when designing a green ro
...this page, we recommend the following references, which address green roof design.
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...The first link takes you directly to a webpage (article) addressing designcriteria for permeable pavement. The remaining links take you to places within the w
...eration and maintenance (O&M) of permeable pavement. To see information on design phase, construction phase, and post-construction phase O&M, including inspe
...thority should use this MIDS guideline to establish measurable performance criteria for enforcing maintenance procedures. The mechanism should, if possible, gr
...n on operation and maintenance (O&M) of green roofs. To see information on design phase, construction phase, and post-construction phase O&M, including inspe
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The following terminology is used throughout this design section:
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...ttp://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Category:Design_criteria designcriteria and recommendations] from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual will be followed.
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...ial community. These constraints must be considered with BMP selection and design. Some specific site constraints for this scenario include the following.
...local, state, and federal regulatory requirements must be met. The designcriteria and recommendations from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual will be followed.
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The six [[Better site design|better site design]] approaches that could be eligible for water quality volume reduction [[Ov
*Cantor, S. L. 2008. ''Green Roofs in Sustainable Landscape Design''. W.W.Norton, NY.
*Fassman, E. and Simcock, R. 2012. ''Moisture Measurements as Performance Criteria for Extensive Living Roof Substrates''. J. Environ. Eng., 138(8), 841–851
This page provides a discussion of design elements and design steps for dry swales, which are often called grass swales. The following di
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
...verage bottom width of the swale main channel. Units are in feet. Based on design restrictions, the bottom width cannot be less than 2 feet.
...length rather than break the swale into separate smaller lengths. Based on design restrictions, the channel slope cannot be less than 0.5 percent or greater
...ttp://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Category:Design_criteria designcriteria] and recommendations from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual will be followed.
...00 gallons, each. The following summarizes the performance of the revised design.
*The user is asked to select a design level from a dropdown. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=
For the sand filter BMP, BMP watershed areas is the only required design parameter.
...Risk Limits, Health Based Values, or Maximum Contaminant Levels) and soil criteria (Soil Leaching Values). Note that in addition to having high contaminant le
For more information on these risk criteria and determining if high contaminant levels exist at a site, see the followi
...a descriptions of different types of infiltration practices to which these design guidelines apply, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BMPs_
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, infiltration practices may provide additional benefits, i
...erent components of a green roof. Thicknesses of some layers vary with the design (e.g. extensive vs. intensive roofs).</font size>]]
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...als_for_new_development,_re-development_and_linear_projects Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) performance goal]. Once complete, the site is meant to be
...ttp://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Category:Design_criteria designcriteria] and recommendations from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual will be followed.
...watershed organizations (see for example, [[References for Unified Sizing Criteria|WCWC, 2003 and EOR, 2000]]), there is a great deal of potential for overlap
In addition to the eight specific [[Summary of suggested stormwater criteria for MN receiving waters|“special waters”]] mentioned in the state CGP,
...iency || <font size=4><center>◔</center></font size> || Depending on design, may provide energy and water savings.
...lly microscale, but multiple practices, when incorporated into a landscape design, can provide macroscale benefits.
...f required submittals, and required testing, such as, for example [[Designcriteria for bioretention#Determine site infiltration rates (for facilities with inf
...g guidelines and specifications apply specifically to trees for stormwater design.
..., C, or D) for the user. Once a soil type is selected, the corresponding [[Design infiltration rates|infiltration rate]] will populate in the ''Infiltration
*The infiltration basin has been properly [[Designcriteria for Infiltration basin|designed]], [[Construction specifications for Infilt
...dex.php/Design_criteria_for_stormwater_and_rainwater_harvest_and_use/reuse Design Guidance], [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_specif
...are outlined in the Design Guidance and Calculators section. Water quality criteria for different beneficial uses of stormwater are discussed in more detail [[
...mporarily store stormwater before allowing it to infiltrate into the soil. Design variants include; the infiltration basin, the infiltration trench, the dry
...1)], commonly called the Construction General Permit (CGP), which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...t=check it out image|<font size=3>[[Linear Permanent Stormwater Management Design Flow Chart]].</font size>]]
...nt System|Construction Stormwater General Permit]] states “Permittees must design and construct a permanent stormwater treatment system to treat the [[MN CSW
...length rather than break the swale into separate smaller lengths. Based on design restrictions, the channel slope cannot be less than 0.5 percent or greater
...as native soils rather than engineered media. If YES is selected, then the design parameters associated with the bioretention base will be activated.
...wet pond. Developers contract with engineering firms that are qualified to design and construct wet ponds. Once the project is complete, ownership of the pon
...ca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_plant_lists Plants for stormwater design]
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...als for new development, re-development and linear projects|Minimal Impact Design Standards performance goal]] of 1.1 inches. However, the methodology can be
...ctors such as cost, site constraints, aesthetic concerns, or water quality criteria. For these reasons, the selection and sizing of storage units may be an ite
...size for a stormwater harvest and use system is an iterative process. The design is usually optimized when the storage unit size (that is to say, cost) is a
...sion of numerous individual BMP sheets in favor of categorical sheets with design variations included on each sheet. This should be a more user-friendly way
...lution prevention|pollution prevention]], [[Better site design|better site design/LID]], runoff minimization (see [[Stormwater re-use and rainwater harvestin
...ortant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner
Incorporation of check dams into swale design allows treatment of a portion or all of the [https://stormwater.pca.state.m
...gement practices, not natural wetlands. Stormwater wetlands are similar in design to <span title="A stormwater retention basin that includes a combination of
...lly microscale, but multiple practices, when incorporated into a landscape design, provide macroscale benefits such as wildlife corridors.
...terra, links to supporting information, and links to information on system design, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
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...1)], commonly called the Construction General Permit (CGP), which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
...nd lifespan of full treatment practices. This page provides information on design, construction, and maintenance of pretreatment vegetated filter strips.
==Designcriteria==
Design variants discussed on this page include the infiltration basin, the infiltr
...1)], commonly called the Construction General Permit (CGP), which includes design and performance standards for permanent stormwater management systems. Thes
==Design phase O&M considerations==
...and vegetation growth and load due to vehicular traffic. Designers should design these practices in ways that prevent or minimize O&M issues. Examples inclu
...g incentives to site developers to encourage the [[Credits for Better Site design|preservation of natural areas and the reduction of the volume of stormwater
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...nd lifespan of full treatment practices. This page provides information on design, construction, and maintenance of pretreatment vegetated filter strips.
...del'''</span> which predicts pollutant and runoff removal at BMPs based on design-standard BMP removal rates published in the 2012 [http://www.bmpdatabase.or
...ts on-half inch, the BMP is undersized.}}, or not otherwise meeting designcriteria),
...the water storage and use operation needs to be integrated into the system design. With an actively managed operating system, regular maintenance is also imp
**Point of use water quality criteria/standards
...e/subbases thickness for supporting traffic is determined using structural design methods. The thicker of the two resulting designs is employed.
==Design phase maintenance considerations==
...|permeable pavement]] surface is delivered underground to the underlying [[Design guidelines for soil characteristics - tree trenches and tree boxes|media]]
...to trees, thus potentially allowing more trees to be incorporated into the design.