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Details Title: LEED EXAM Description: Vocab Total Flash Cards: 13 Created: 01/27/2008 14:08:54	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Site Assessment Definition Evaluation of above-ground (including facilites) and subsurface aharacteristics, including the geology and hydrology of the site Term Remediation Definition The process of cleaning up a contaminated site by physical, chemical or biological means. Typically applied to contaminated soil and groundwater Term Constructed Wetland Definition designed to simulate natural wetland functions. Esessentially treatment systems that remove contaminants from wastewaters. Term Impervious Surfaces Definition Promote runoff, instead of infiltration into the subsurface Term Stormwater Runoff Definition All percipitation waters that leave a project site Term Total Phosphorous (TP) Definition Found in stormwater, originates from fertilizer application. Term Total Suspended Solids Definition particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity Term Infiltration Basins and Trenches Definition Basins-Ponds that can store large volumes of water. Trenches-shalllower and function as a subsurface reservoir Both need to drain within 72 hours to maintain aerobic conditions and to be available for the next storm event. Term Porous Pavement and Permeable Sufaces Definition allow runoff to infiltrate into the subsurface Term Vegitated Filter Strips and Grassed Swales Definition utilize vegetation to filter sediment and pollutants from stormwater. Term Filtration Basins Definition remove sediment and pollutants from stormwater runoff using a filter media such as sand or gravel Term Detention Ponds Definition capture stormwater runoff ad allow pollutants to drop out before release to a stormwater or water body Term Definition