Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
133 bytes removed ,  4 years ago
Line 5: Line 5:
   
   
*The overflow must be situated at the far end of the facility to prevent any localised ponding to cause bypassing of the infiltration facility.  
*The overflow must be situated at the far end of the facility to prevent any localised ponding to cause bypassing of the infiltration facility.  
*Offline facilities use flow splitters or bypass channels that only allow the required water quality storage volume to enter the facility.  
*Offline facilities use flow splitters or bypass channels that only allow the design storm runoff storage volume to enter the facility.  
:Higher flows are diverted and do not enter the infiltration practice. A pipe can by used for this, but a [[weir]] or [[curb cuts|curb cut]] minimizes clogging and reduces the maintenance frequency.
:Higher flows are conveyed to a downstream storm sewer or other BMP.


===Overflow elevation===
===Overflow elevation===

Navigation menu