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| Evaluation of above-ground (including facilites) and subsurface aharacteristics, including the geology and hydrology of the site |
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| The process of cleaning up a contaminated site by physical, chemical or biological means. Typically applied to contaminated soil and groundwater |
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| designed to simulate natural wetland functions. Esessentially treatment systems that remove contaminants from wastewaters. |
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| Promote runoff, instead of infiltration into the subsurface |
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| All percipitation waters that leave a project site |
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| Found in stormwater, originates from fertilizer application. |
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| particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity |
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| Infiltration Basins and Trenches |
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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. |
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| Porous Pavement and Permeable Sufaces |
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| allow runoff to infiltrate into the subsurface |
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| Vegitated Filter Strips and Grassed Swales |
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utilize vegetation to filter sediment and pollutants from stormwater. |
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| remove sediment and pollutants from stormwater runoff using a filter media such as sand or gravel |
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| capture stormwater runoff ad allow pollutants to drop out before release to a stormwater or water body |
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