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  • ...e tree trench system/box (w/o underdrain) BMP in the MIDS calculator. Note the symbol shows multiple trees since tree trench systems contain multiple tree ...are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced.
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  • ...ust be based on the assumption that an instantaneous volume is captured by the BMP.|alert-danger}} ...yers that create an environment suitable for plant growth without damaging the underlying roof system. Green roofs create green space for public benefit,
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  • ...unoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction of heat island effects, carbon sequestration, reduced noise pollution, reduced ...spection checklists, see the page called [[Operation and maintenance (O&M) of tree trenches and tree boxes]].
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  • ...basin (with underdrain).The user must input a value for impervious area or the BMP will not provide volume and pollutant reduction. Other fields are optio ...shot of the BMP Parameters tab for a Bioretention basin (with underdrain). The user must enter values for all blank cells.</font size>]]
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  • ...ioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices ...details for bioretention facilities general plan|<font size=3>Illustration of a cross-section for a bioretention facilities general plan. To access plans
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  • ...dations on adjusting these values or for land uses not included above, see the table [[Event mean concentrations for total suspended solids]] ...pended solids'''</span> (TSS) in urban stormwater runoff. For a discussion of TSS in stormwater runoff, including information on sources, fate, and water
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  • ...(E. coli), two closely related bacteria groups, can indicate the presence of pathogens. Fecal coliform and E. coli found in Minnesota rivers and streams ...that the focus is on bacteria because bacteria are used as a surrogate for assessing potential contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. A short section on th
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  • ...yers that create an environment suitable for plant growth without damaging the underlying roof system. Green roofs create green space for public benefit, ...etailed case studies on this page, you can find additional case studies at the following links.
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  • ...ioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices ..._CSW_Permit_Section_16_Infiltration_Systems Link here] for requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit for infiltration systems
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