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<Font size=3>'''Pollutants of Concern from Operations (adapted from CWP, 2005)'''.</font size><br>
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==Pollutants==
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<font size=3>'''Summary of pollutants typically found in stormwater by source area'''</font size><br>
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...y of bioretention water quality cleansing mechanisms for common stormwater pollutants'''.</font size><br>
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<font size=3>'''Processes for removing pollutants from stormwater runoff. Source: Design of Urban Stormwater Controls.'''</fo
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<font size=3>'''Other Pollutants Reduced by Constructed Basins: Stormwater Ponds '''</font size><br>
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<font size=3>'''Typical pollutants found in stormwater collected from different source areas'''</font size><br
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Materials and information on common pollutants found in stormwater.
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/water-pollutants-and-stressors Water pollutants and stressors]
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<font size=3>'''Summary of attenuation-removal mechanisms for primary pollutants found in stormwater runoff. Adapted from Horner, 1994 as reported in the [h
<th>Pollutants affected</th>
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...ential pollution prevention practices and the extent to which they control pollutants. Source: modified from the [http://www.cwp.org/ Center for Watershed Protec
<center><th colspan=7>Stormwater Pollutants Controlled</th></center>
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...echanism. Secondary (removal) means the BMP provides additional removal of pollutants for this mechanism even though the BMP was not designed for that purpose. A
<td colspan="6"><center>Not applicable - pollutants not exposed to stormwater</center></td>
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<font size=3>'''Stormwater Pollutants Associated With Common Operations at Potential Stormwater Hotspots</font si
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...size=3>'''Municipal pollution prevention practices and the extent to which pollutants are controlled by that practice. (Source: modified from the Center for Wate
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<font size=3>'''Typical stormwater pollutants, summary of sources and potential concerns for harvest and use'''</font siz
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...mprove air quality. Plants can filter out particulate matter and air borne pollutants via uptake and absorption into plant tissue. A variety of airborne contamin
A study performed in Chicago, Illinois demonstrated that several air pollutants (Ozone, Nitrogen Oxide, Particulate Matter, and Sulfur Dioxide) were remove
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<font size=3>'''Practices for controlling pollutants in stormwater runoff'''</font size><br>
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[[Category:Level 2 - Pollutants/Chloride]]
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...llutant adsorbed to the solids. They are not effective in removing soluble pollutants. They typically do not provide any volume reduction.
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...her or seasonal conditions having a significant effect on the discharge of pollutants to [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MN_CSW_Permit_Sectio
...not effective in eliminating or significantly minimizing the discharge of pollutants to surface waters or groundwater or the discharges are causing water qualit
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<font size=3>'''Event Mean Concentrations of pollutants in stormwater runoff by land use. Source: [https://bmpdatabase.org/national
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<td>Computable Pollutants</td>
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...tion, vegetative components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from storm runoff."> '''proprietary devices'''</span>.
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<td>Selection based on pollutant removal for target pollutants</td>
<td>Restricted for some target TMDL pollutants</td>
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...ant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benef
...ate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving waters and retains water on the landscape|alert-success}
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...ate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving waters and retains water on the landscape|alert-success}
...iculate phosphorus, metals, bacteria, nitrogen, and most organics. Soluble pollutants such as chloride and nitrate typically through these BMPs and into underlyi
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===Effect of aluminum and iron compounds on retention and fate of other pollutants===
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<Font size=3>'''This table shows nonpoint sources and pollutants associated with them. Source: (Adapted from [http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/stdpr
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*Pollutants
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...uch as streets, drains to storm sewers and eventually to lakes and rivers. Pollutants such as sediment and phosphorus are carried with the runoff water. Manageme
*[[:Information about common pollutants]]
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...on stormwater infiltration, including BMPs overview, fate and transport of pollutants, and hydrologic effects of infiltration
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<Font size=3>'''Common pollutants of concern and sources in stormwater runoff. Adapted from USGS, 2014.'''</f
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...that improve subwatershed water quality by minimizing the introduction of pollutants including sediment, nutrients, metals, bacteria, trash, oil, and toxins.</p
...effective in cold climates. Each practice varies in its ability to control pollutants generated from residential land uses. A variety of methods may be used for
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...removing water and pollutants. Rain gardens that have an underdrain filter pollutants, but most of the filtered water is captured by the drain and returned to th
...upport plants. The organic matter and clay are also effective at adsorbing pollutants from the runoff water.
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*Soil is a source of sediment and associated pollutants (e.g. metals, organic compounds) for stormwater runoff.
*Retain pollutants
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...and other debris from stormwater runoff through gravitational trapping of pollutants. They are typically used in combination with other structural BMPs, such as
*Pollutants of concern
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...tions in the volume of runoff and have limited effectiveness for dissolved pollutants unless they are modified. They are suitable for all land uses, as long as t
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*Ingestion of bio-accumulated pollutants in food crops irrigated with harvested water
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[[Category:Level 2 - Pollutants/Sediment (total suspended solids)]]
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...d to reduce specific stormwater pollutants, but primarily solids and oils. Pollutants are captured physically or through sorption onto the filter media. Filters
*Pollutants of interest for reduction
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...atment:''' Practices that are used to remove fine particulates, dissolved pollutants and microorganisms from harvested rainwater.
...at is collected directly from roof surfaces which can have lower levels of pollutants than other sources of stormwater.
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...on101_Toolkit_impairments-20200203_RGBforWebPrint.pdf Water Pollution 101: Pollutants & Stressors]
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<th>Pollutants removed</th>
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...of five (5) particle sizes (including one soluble fraction) and associated pollutants at a variety of BMP types.</td>
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...chemical treatment may also be employed for nitrogen, metals, and organic pollutants.
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<center><th colspan=7>Stormwater Pollutants Controlled</th></center>
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==Types of contaminated sites and likely pollutants at contaminated sites==
...ownfields, a wide variety of pollutants can be present. Some of the common pollutants found at Superfund sites include, but are not limited to, industrial solven
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...tion reported; Reference: Roger T. Bannerman and Richard Dodds, Sources of Pollutants in Wisconsin Stormwater, 1992
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...removing sediments and solids by slowing the velocity of flow to allow the pollutants to settle out of the water column.
*Solids - Particulate pollutants consisting of sediments, debris and/or trash.
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...m bioretention soil media depths recommended to target specific stormwater pollutants. From [[References for bioretention|Hunt et al.]] (2012) and [[References f
...m bioretention soil media depths recommended to target specific stormwater pollutants |table]]
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...anagement Practices (BMPs) are designed to collect sediment and absorb the pollutants, slow the destructively high flow rates, and/or decrease the volume of wate
Stormwater contains high levels of pollutants and sediment and will degrade a wetland over time. Also, the large volumes
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...e program developed by the permittee to manage and reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater to and from the small MS4.">'''Stormwater Pollution Preventio
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...ces. They have limited utility in removing suspended solids and associated pollutants and additional treatment is needed prior to discharge to the storage unit.
...erting initial stormwater flows to other drainage networks. A majority of pollutants in urban runoff are carried in the initial runoff from a site (MPCA Stormwa
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<td>'''Impaired Waters for Computable Pollutants'''</td>
<td>'''Impaired Waters for Non-Computable Pollutants'''</td>
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STEP 4: Determine from which TMDL the BMPs reduce pollutants
...ate the BMP with TMDLs. City A determines that the rain garden is reducing pollutants draining to the Lake 2 Phosphorous TMDL. City A indicates this with an “X
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...rksheet is to provide a guideline for which BMPs may reduce which types of pollutants. Actual pollutant reductions may vary. MPCA will update this worksheet as a
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...tion practices. Another complicating factor is that concentrations of some pollutants, such as nutrients, varies considerably during the year, with the result th
...es general conclusions on the effectiveness of street sweeping in removing pollutants. There is also a section on cost effectiveness of street sweeping compared
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...B.10). There are no additional requirements for waters impaired for other pollutants.
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<th>Target Pollutants</th>
...of different types and sizes. The type of filter depends on the class of pollutants targeted for removal.</td>
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...sand filter bed (~18 inches), with temporary runoff storage above the bed. Pollutants are trapped or strained out at the surface of the filter bed. Discharge of
...s consist of a a layer or layers of media that filter suspended solids and pollutants associated with those solids. Water passes through the media to an underlyi
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...stall pollution prevention projects that educate community members, reduce pollutants from runoff, and allow more water to soak into the ground.
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...concentration; Reference: Roger T. Bannerman and Richard Dodds, Sources of Pollutants in Wisconsin Stormwater, 1992<br>
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...te. Runoff from the street will be heavily laden with sediment and include pollutants attached to the sediment.</font size>]]
...abilizing slopes with ground cover and removing debris and other potential pollutants from the path of the runoff.
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...ol measures to reduce the area affected by construction sediment and other pollutants.
...mmon ones. Due to their flexibility and ability to prevent the movement of pollutants, they can be used as floating baffles in stormwater ponds to increase flow
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...ate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving waters and retains water on the landscape|alert-success}
...rates above 8.3 inches per hour are (1) a diminished ability to attenuate pollutants due to the relatively short contact time between the soil and infiltrating
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...perimeter areas of the site because any discharge of construction-related pollutants will have been prevented:
*Practices are implemented that prevent construction-related pollutants from reaching perimeter areas. Examples of practices could include, but are
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...rom the small MS4.">'''SWPPP'''</span> designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the
...e program developed by the permittee to manage and reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater to and from the small MS4.">'''SWPPP'''</span> requirements,
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...erations and maintenance program that prevents or reduces the discharge of pollutants to
...ral_Permit_Section_27_Definitions#27.6 BMPs]</span> that prevent or reduce pollutants in stormwater
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...rates. Soils with excessive infiltration rates do not adequately attenuate pollutants in the stormwater runoff.
In addition to the above physical site conditions, pollutants in the stormwater runoff must also be considered. The following general con
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==Pollutants in harvested water==
...x.php/Common_pollutants_of_concern_and_sources_in_stormwater_runoff Common pollutants in stormwater runoff] include nutrients, sediments, heavy metals, salinity,
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When stormwater drains off a construction site, it carries sediment and other pollutants that harm lakes, streams and wetlands. According to the 1996 National Water
...imentation_Best_Management_Practices '''sedimentation''']</span> and other pollutants transported by runoff from construction sites. To keep Minnesota’s valuab
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<font size=3>'''Typical concentrations of pollutants in stormwater runoff and snowmelt runoff for select cities'''</font size><b
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...ry, which includes examples of types of facilities, facilities operations, pollutants associated with the operations, and BMPs.
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...in is untreated discharges to receiving water, contributing high levels of pollutants including heavy metals, toxics, oil and grease, solvents, nutrients, viruse
...ltimately to downstream lakes, streams and wetlands. Reducing discharge of pollutants improves water clarity, coloration and odor, as well as fish and wildlife h
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...ant tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benef
...nfiltration basins''']</span> are designed to infiltrate runoff and remove pollutants from the surface water stream through attenuation in soil or media or trans
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...es the underlying soil, chemical, biological and physical processes remove pollutants and delay peak stormwater flows.
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.
Screens provide a very specific and limited function of collecting large pollutants from stormwater runoff at defined sites along the stormwater flow network.
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...requires buffers around water resources can effectively remove additional pollutants and protect downstream resources, as well as provide aquatic and terrestria
...maximizing distribution of runoff as sheet flow, removing accumulations of pollutants, keeping vegetation healthy and keeping soils porous. An annual maintenance
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...es the underlying soil, chemical, biological and physical processes remove pollutants and delay peak stormwater flows.
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...any type of hotspot. Instead the pollutants tend to be a unique mixture of pollutants [[References_for_stormwater_infiltration#C|(CWP, 2005)]]. Hotspots can be c
...use or category of operation. The table below summarizes the most common pollutants generated at stormwater hotspots based on common operations at a site. Thes
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...om residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land uses contains pollutants that can contaminate water bodies. Stormwater runoff from impervious surfac
...system which is also designed to infiltrate water and remove sediment and pollutants from runoff. A swale, therefore, assists in recharging ground water and man
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#What are the characteristics of the pollutants in the water used for testing? Review manufacturer’s protocols for testin
<font size=1><sup>a</sup> Target pollutants - actual percentage of pollutant removal varies with each device and instal
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...entional roofs. Green roofs can effectively remove or reduce loads of many pollutants that are discharged from conventional roofs, although they may be less effe
...ndex.php?title=Filtration '''filtration''']</span> of suspended solids and pollutants associated with those solids, although total suspended solid (TSS) concentr
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...er. Rainwater running off the streets and park areas carries sediments and pollutants. The Heritage Park system routes the stormwater runoff through grit chamber
...wetland native plant communities with filtration-based processes to remove pollutants. Larger pond systems anchor the park areas while smaller ponds, wetlands an
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...on of stormwater harvest and use systems can pose potential risks from the pollutants and toxins found in stormwater and harvest and use system materials. These
*Chemical pollutants and pathogens in stormwater before and during harvest. This includes
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...MS4) general permit is designed to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants entering state waters from stormwater systems. Entities regulated by the MS
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When stormwater drains off a construction site, it carries sediment and other pollutants that harm lakes, streams and wetlands. According to the 1996 National Water
...ing erosion can significantly reduce the amount of sedimentation and other pollutants transported by runoff from construction sites. To keep Minnesota’s valuab
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...ment practices. May require authorization to conduct testing with targeted pollutants.</td>
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...information on models that can be used to calculate credits for volume and pollutants. Information on models is found on the following pages.
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*Reroute or bypass some of the stormwater carrying harmful pollutants while plantings mature (if pollution is deemed the primary cause). Review n
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...ifications and accepted engineering practices to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater from construction activities. Examples of stormwater manageme
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...nded_Solids_(TSS)_in_stormwater suspended solids]'''</span> and associated pollutants. Because the ponds are designed to accumulate sediment to protect downstrea
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...y to contain high concentrations and annual loads of trash, sediments, and pollutants in stormwater runoff. Of particular concern are trash, debris, sediments, m
...tant load'''. Areas with a high pollutant load, or the presence of certain pollutants that are not easily removed from runoff are a concern because they have the
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate. Their effectiveness fo
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...l of water throughout the year. This pool of water allows for sediment and pollutants associated with that sediment to settle and remain in the wet pond, where t
...y therefore accumulate quickly in the pond. This sediment also may contain pollutants that are attached to the sediment.
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...water quality benefit of a practice is defined by its ability to attenuate pollutants from stormwater runoff and prevent them from reaching <span title="A stream
...ary between each practice, primarily as a result of the mechanism by which pollutants are attenuated.
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...prevent soil erosion, filter stormwater contaminants, and absorb airborne pollutants; limit or eliminate chemical use and water and repair lawn as needed</td>
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...oved manually remained to wash-off into waterways following precipitation. Pollutants in stormwater runoff have long been recognized as contributors to <span tit
...g helps remove. The effectiveness of street sweeping for removing specific pollutants depends on the timing and methods of sweeping, including season, frequency
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...during these partial melts. This accounts for the high release of soluble pollutants in the early phases of the melt.
...ion, meltwater from these storage piles may contain high levels of soluble pollutants such as chloride, phosphorus, and some metals, as well as elevated biochemi
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...ry#F|filter bed]] (~18 inches) and temporary runoff storage above the bed. Pollutants are trapped or strained out at the surface of the filter bed. The filter be
Vegetative filters provide removal of sediment, nutrients, or pollutants by plant structures
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...s designed, constructed and operated to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater".
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...nstream end of the <span title="Multiple BMPs that work together to remove pollutants utilizing combinations of hydraulic, physical, biological, and chemical met
...tormwater runoff resides in the pond. Another mechanism for the removal of pollutants (particularly nutrients) is uptake by algae and aquatic vegetation. <span t
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...ted sediments, trash, debris, floatables including hydrocarbons, and other pollutants of concern.
...ier used to contain floating trash, organic matter, oil, and other buoyant pollutants
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...oil|<font size=3>Example of a coarse-textured soil in which attenuation of pollutants will likely be minimal. Source: [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/
...rates above 8.3 inches per hour are (1) a diminished ability to attenuate pollutants due to the relatively short contact time between the soil and infiltrating
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...ry#F|filtration]], interception, [[Glossary#E|evaporation]], and uptake of pollutants by trees and associated microbes. Trees are already part of virtually all d
...er that falls on the tree and/or is filtered through the soil volume. Some pollutants are adsorbed or filtered by soil, others are taken up or transformed by pla
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...trolling erosion can significantly reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants from entering your municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Constructio
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...e is attained via biological activity, chemical degradation, adsorption of pollutants to soil, and plant uptake. Shallow groundwater reduces the depth of the uns
...] or other highly concentrated runoff sources that would contribute excess pollutants to the groundwater. If the area is a potential stormwater hotspot and there
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...to develop a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) to reduce the pollutants entering the municipality's storm sewer system. When applying for the MS4 p
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...ry#F|filter bed]] (~18 inches) and temporary runoff storage above the bed. Pollutants are trapped or strained out at the surface of the filter bed. The filter be
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...for wetting of open construction surfaces and other sources for windblown pollutants.</td>
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...reams, and wetlands; destroying aquatic habitats; increasing the amount of pollutants that enter surface waters; and limiting groundwater recharge.
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...er treatment trains. Green roofs provide filtering of suspended solids and pollutants associated with those solids, although total suspended solid (TSS) concentr
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...ate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving waters and retains water on the landscape|alert-success}
...hile infiltration practices can remove some types of physical and chemical pollutants, careful consideration should be given to implementing stormwater infiltrat
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...for wetting of open construction surfaces and other sources for windblown pollutants.</td>
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...MS4) general permit is designed to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants entering state waters from stormwater systems. Entities regulated by the MS
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...water infiltration systems]] to learn more about the transport and fate of pollutants in urban stormwater runoff.
...ed media or mixed soil) and native vegetation to capture runoff and remove pollutants. Both the media and underlying soil typically have high infiltration rates
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...mn.us/sites/default/files/p-gen3-13s.pdf Sorption and Release of Dissolved Pollutants Via Bioretention Media]. SAFL Project Report No. 559. September 2011.
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...structure to withdraw water from the surface to minimize the discharge of pollutants. Permittees may temporarily suspend the use of a surface withdrawal mechani
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...d. All pollutants in the infiltrated water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the best management practice (BMP) receive
...ll pollutants associated with the reduced volume of stormwater since these pollutants are either attenuated within the media or pass into the underlying soil wit
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...throughout an event, particularly if rainfall intensities are uniform and pollutants are soluble (e.g. chloride).
...tant loading/export rates for different land uses]] for emcs for different pollutants and land uses.|alert-warning}}
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...PDES) addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to Waters of the United States (WOTUS)"> '''National Pollutant Discharge El
*A single AUID/WID that has impairments for multiple pollutants.
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...prevent soil erosion, filter stormwater contaminants, and absorb airborne pollutants; limit or eliminate chemical use and water and repair lawn as needed</td>
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...nts. All pollutants in the captured water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced.
...infiltrate into the underlying soil, thus resulting in complete removal of pollutants captured by the BMP.</font size>]]
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Storm drains are gateways that allow pollutants in stormwater to flow untreated from local streets to lakes, rivers and str
...o stop dumping pollutants down storm drains. Reduction in the discharge of pollutants into storm drains results in cleaner downstream lakes, streams and wetlands
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Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric depo
...orm drain and ultimately discharge to lakes, rivers and wetlands. Targeted pollutants include sediment, trash and debris, leaves, organic matter and nutrients; m
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...emoving trash, debris, organic materials, coarse sediments, and associated pollutants prior to entering structural stormwater BMPs. Implementing pretreatment dev
...s the catch basin, and a basin to capture sediment, debris, and associated pollutants. They may also capture floatables and settle some solids. Catch basins act
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...emoving trash, debris, organic materials, coarse sediments, and associated pollutants prior to entering structural stormwater BMPs. Implementing pretreatment dev
...intenance and capture a minimum of 25 percent of the sediment from runoff. Pollutants are captured primarily by physical screening or sedimentation/settling. The
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...d sediment control and site management BMPs can prevent sediment and other pollutants from leaving construction sites and protect our waterways.
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...tants results. In determining whether an increased loading of one or more pollutants would result from the proposed change in the discharge, the Agency shall co
...ay generate a higher concentration of hydrocarbons, trace metals, or toxic pollutants than are found in typical stormwater runoff.
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...the impervious surfaces, such as sediment, oil, salt, and nutrients. These pollutants can contaminate lakes and rivers. To reduce these negative impacts, stormwa
...y therefore accumulate quickly in the pond. This sediment also may contain pollutants that are attached to the sediment.
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...reams, and wetlands; destroying aquatic habitats; increasing the amount of pollutants that enter surface waters; and limiting groundwater recharge and the MS4 pr
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...2003). A range of BMPs can provide a high degree of removal for stormwater pollutants (ASCE, 2004 and Winer, 2001). The 2000 state manual (MPCA, 2000) establishe
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...mn.us/sites/default/files/p-gen3-13s.pdf Sorption and Release of Dissolved Pollutants Via Bioretention Media]. SAFL Project Report No. 559, September 2011.
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.
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...t trains''']</span>. Green roofs provide filtering of suspended solids and pollutants associated with those solids, although total suspended solid (TSS) concentr
...e media is typically designed to have a rapid infiltration rate, attenuate pollutants, and allow for plant growth."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.ph
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...example, soils with high clay or organic matter contents typically retain pollutants better than sandy soils having little organic matter. A separation distance
Soils with very high infiltration rates have limited ability to attenuate pollutants since water is moving rapidly through the soil. A value of greater than 8.3
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.
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...for wetting of open construction surfaces and other sources for windblown pollutants.</td>
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<td>Source area pollutants</td>
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...e Clean Water Act at 40 CFR Part 122.3(e). The Clean Water Act states that pollutants from non-point source agricultural and silvicultural activities, including
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...te.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_ponds '''wet pool''']</span> to remove pollutants such as <span title="Small solid particles which remain in suspension in wa
...x.php?title=Filtration '''filtration system''']</span> to treat runoff and pollutants generated by the large parking lots, and provide visible evidence of stormw
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...the presence of some confining layer of sufficient thickness to attenuate pollutants should the practice fail. This type of analysis should be conducted by a li
...e not contaminating groundwater or overloading the treatment practice with pollutants. For water quality purposes, this comment raises an important point. If the
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..., curing compounds and other construction materials, fuels, oils, or other pollutants used in vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance, soaps or solvents
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...ry#F|filter bed]] (~18 inches) and temporary runoff storage above the bed. Pollutants are trapped or strained out at the surface of the filter bed. The filter be
...|Wetland]] plants are rooted in the media, where they can directly take up pollutants. The [[Glossary#A|anaerobic]] conditions on the bottom of the filter can fo
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...es the underlying soil, chemical, biological and physical processes remove pollutants and delay peak stormwater flows."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/inde
...oil, or vadose zone. If transported to groundwater, concentrations of most pollutants are below water quality standards. Chloride is an exception.
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...s. All pollutants in the infiltrated water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced.
...reductions for infiltration.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=schematic illustrating how pollutants are treated with the MIDS calculator|<font size=3>Schematic illustrating ho
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<td>Catch basin insert used for maximum removal of sediment and other pollutants</td>
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...worksheet, determine the TMDL watershed(s) from which each BMP is reducing pollutants
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Stormwater treatment implies removal of pollutants or stormwater volume once they have been generated. On-site and regional pr
...in will combine these processes in a manner that ensures management of all pollutants that have been identified as affecting the receiving water.
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...ed. All pollutants in the infiltrated water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the best management practice (BMP) receive
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...the stormwater that bypasses the best management practice (BMP), including pollutants in water discharged through the outflow pipe, are not reduced.
...within the media or pass into the underlying soil with infiltrating water. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP through overflow are not reduced. A
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...engineered or mixed soils and plantings to capture and infiltrate runoff. Pollutants are removed using highly permeable soils that are able to draw the basin do
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(2) BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants<br>
==BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants==
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...micals or pathogens tend to collect on the surface of microplastics. These pollutants then accumulate in biomass and make their way up the food chain, where they
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...redicting the generation and transport of stormwater runoff and associated pollutants (using dissolved fractions and sediment association with four particle size
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.
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...n be an important tool for detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benef
...aterials_specifications_-_filter_media engineered soil media] to attenuate pollutants and can be sized, in appropriate conditions, to treat the [https://stormwat
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...soil profile. Infiltration is important to movement of solutes, including pollutants, and to recharge of groundwater. Some basic terms include the following.
...nce of a stormwater practice and predicting the fate of solutes, including pollutants. Saturated conductivity is thus discussed separately below.
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...ormwater wetlands]'''</span>) are designed to retain solids and associated pollutants by settling. A typical method for assessing the performance of of construct
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...phosphorus, metals, and most organics. They are less effective for soluble pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.
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...for wetting of open construction surfaces and other sources for windblown pollutants.</td>
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...mined if water will infiltrate through the contaminated soil and transport pollutants at levels of concern. Source:CDM Smith. For a discussion of considerations
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...rtilizers or herbicides. By not using these chemicals, fewer nutrients and pollutants are entering the water system. This provides protection of surface water an
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...remove trash, debris, organic materials, coarse sediments, and associated pollutants from runoff prior to entering structural stormwater BMPs. This category inc
...="Screens provide a very specific and limited function of collecting large pollutants from stormwater runoff at defined sites along the stormwater flow network.
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