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| + | {{alert|This section on infiltration trench includes information for infiltration trench and infiltration basin. We anticipate reorganizing this section and eventually having individual sections for infiltration trench, infiltration basin, and bioretention-bioinfiltration|alert-info}} | ||
| − | + | ==Infiltration basin== | |
| + | An infiltration [[Glossary#B|basin]] is a natural or constructed impoundment that captures, temporarily stores and [[Glossary#I|infiltrates]] the design volume of water over several days. In the case of a constructed basin, the impoundment is created by excavation or embankment. Infiltration basins are commonly used for drainage areas of 5 to 50 acres with land slopes that are less than 20 percent. Typical depths range from 2 to 12 feet, including bounce in the basin. An infiltrates basin construction detail is located in the [[CADD images for individual best management practices|drawings]] section. | ||
| + | ==Infiltration trench (a.k.a. infiltration gallery)== | ||
| + | An infiltration trench is a shallow excavated trench, typically 3 to 12 feet deep, that is backfilled with a coarse stone aggregate allowing for the temporary storage of runoff in the void space of the material. Discharge of this stored runoff occurs through infiltration into the surrounding naturally permeable soil. Trenches are commonly used for drainage areas less than 5 acres in size. | ||
| + | {{alert|To avoid an infiltration trench being classified as a [[Glossary#C|Class V injection well]], it is strongly recommended that the length of the trench be at least 2 times greater than the depth of the trench.|alert-danger}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Dry wells (a.k.a. infiltration tubes, french drains, soak-away pits or soak holes)== |
| − | + | A dry well or soak away pit is a smaller variation of an infiltration trench. It is a subsurface storage facility (a structural chamber or an excavated pit backfilled with a coarse stone aggregate) that receives and temporarily stores stormwater runoff. Discharge of this stored runoff occurs through infiltration into the surrounding naturally permeable soil. Due to their size, dry wells are typically designed to handle stormwater [[Glossary#R|runoff]] from smaller drainage areas, less than one acre in size (e.g. roof tops). | |
| + | ==Underground infiltration systems== | ||
| + | Several underground infiltration systems, including pre-manufactured pipes, vaults, and modular structures, have been developed as alternatives to infiltration [[Glossary#B|basins]] and trenches for space-limited sites and stormwater retrofit applications. These systems are similar to infiltration basins and trenches in that they are designed to capture, temporarily store and infiltrate the design volume of stormwater over several days. Underground infiltration systems are generally applicable to small development sites (typically less than 10 acres) and should be installed in areas that are easily accessible to routine and non-routine maintenance. These systems should not be located in areas or below structures that cannot be excavated in the event that the system needs to be replaced. | ||
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| − | + | ==Related pages== | |
| + | *[[Overview for Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[Types of Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[Design criteria for Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[Construction specifications for Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[Operation and maintenance of Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[Assessing the performance of infiltration trenches and basins]] | ||
| + | *[[Cost-benefit considerations for Infiltration trench]] | ||
| + | *[[External resources for Infiltration trench ]] | ||
| + | *[[References for infiltration]] | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Infiltration (trench/basin)]] | |
| − | + | </noinclude> | |
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Infiltration basin
An infiltration basin is a natural or constructed impoundment that captures, temporarily stores and infiltrates the design volume of water over several days. In the case of a constructed basin, the impoundment is created by excavation or embankment. Infiltration basins are commonly used for drainage areas of 5 to 50 acres with land slopes that are less than 20 percent. Typical depths range from 2 to 12 feet, including bounce in the basin. An infiltrates basin construction detail is located in the drawings section.
Infiltration trench (a.k.a. infiltration gallery)
An infiltration trench is a shallow excavated trench, typically 3 to 12 feet deep, that is backfilled with a coarse stone aggregate allowing for the temporary storage of runoff in the void space of the material. Discharge of this stored runoff occurs through infiltration into the surrounding naturally permeable soil. Trenches are commonly used for drainage areas less than 5 acres in size.
Dry wells (a.k.a. infiltration tubes, french drains, soak-away pits or soak holes)
A dry well or soak away pit is a smaller variation of an infiltration trench. It is a subsurface storage facility (a structural chamber or an excavated pit backfilled with a coarse stone aggregate) that receives and temporarily stores stormwater runoff. Discharge of this stored runoff occurs through infiltration into the surrounding naturally permeable soil. Due to their size, dry wells are typically designed to handle stormwater runoff from smaller drainage areas, less than one acre in size (e.g. roof tops).
Underground infiltration systems
Several underground infiltration systems, including pre-manufactured pipes, vaults, and modular structures, have been developed as alternatives to infiltration basins and trenches for space-limited sites and stormwater retrofit applications. These systems are similar to infiltration basins and trenches in that they are designed to capture, temporarily store and infiltrate the design volume of stormwater over several days. Underground infiltration systems are generally applicable to small development sites (typically less than 10 acres) and should be installed in areas that are easily accessible to routine and non-routine maintenance. These systems should not be located in areas or below structures that cannot be excavated in the event that the system needs to be replaced.
Related pages
- Overview for Infiltration trench
- Types of Infiltration trench
- Design criteria for Infiltration trench
- Construction specifications for Infiltration trench
- Operation and maintenance of Infiltration trench
- Assessing the performance of infiltration trenches and basins
- Cost-benefit considerations for Infiltration trench
- External resources for Infiltration trench
- References for infiltration
This page was last edited on 23 November 2022, at 22:40.