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<p>Infiltration of stormwater into underlying soils is one the priority level 1. mechanisms to achieve MOECC Runoff Volume Control targets. In many areas of Ontario, where municipal supplies of potable water are drawn from aquifers, it's also an important mechanism to recharge groundwater supplies.</p>

{{TextBox|1= Infiltration is promoted through a number of LID BMPs:

Infiltration of stormwater into underlying native subgrade soils is one mechanism to achieving MECP [[runoff volume control targets]]. In many areas of Ontario, where municipal and private drinking water supplies are drawn from aquifers, it's also an important mechanism for groundwater recharge.

{{textbox|Drainage via infiltration be achieved through a number of LID BMP types:

*[[Infiltration chambers]] (underground)

*[[Infiltration chambers]] (underground)

*[[Infiltration trenches]] (underground)

*[[Infiltration trenches]] (underground)

*[[Dry ponds]] (surface)

*[[Exfiltration trenches| Exfiltration systems]] (underground)

*[[Bioretention cells]] (surface)

*[[Bioretention]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations)

*[[Bioswales]] (surface)

*[[Bioswales]] (surface, full- or partial-infiltration design variations)

*[[Dry ponds]] or infiltration basins (surface)

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===Constraints===

 

==Constraints==

Infiltration practices are not recommended:

Infiltration practices are not recommended:

#over swelling clays or unstable sub-soils,

#over-swelling clays or unstable subsoils,

#over contaminated soils or sites with high risk of contamination from onsite activities,  

#contaminated soils or sites with high risk of contamination from on-site activities (i.e. pollution hot spots),

#in flood prone areas where the wastewater system is sensitive to groundwater conditions causing sewer backups, and where LID BMPs have been found to be ineffective,

#to treat combined sewer overflows,

#in flood prone areas where the wastewater system is sensitive to groundwater conditions causing sewer backups,

#in areas where the ecology and natural hydrology are dependent upon surface water,

#in areas where the ecology and natural hydrology are dependent upon surface water,

#in areas where increased infiltration will result in elevated groundwater levels, which can be demonstrated to damage critical utilities or private property, or

#in areas where increased infiltration will result in elevated groundwater levels that will damage critical utilities or private property, or

#where prohibitions and/or restrictions exist per approved Source Protection Plans (see MOECC guidance).

#where prohibitions and/or restrictions exist per approved Drinking Water Source Protection Plans (e.g. should not be used to treat pavement runoff within 2 year time of travel wellhead protection areas; see MOECC guidance).

See [[Site considerations]] for further guidance on potential site constraints and LID facility type selection and design considerations.  

Infiltration facilities should be designed with drainage modifications where:  

Infiltration facilities should be designed with modifications where:  

#the underlying bedrock is within 1 m below the bottom of the proposed BMP, or

#the underlying bedrock is within 1 m below the bottom of the proposed BMP, or

#the seasonal high groundwater level comes within 1 m below the bottom of the proposed BMP.

#the seasonal high groundwater level (i.e. water table) comes within 1 m below the bottom of the proposed BMP.

 

The Conservation Authorities Geoscience Group has prepared a guidance document which attempts to standardize the hydrogeological study requirements for development applications made to Conservation Authorities. It is a helpful guide for all low impact development applications which include infiltration. It is provided with the caveat that not all sections or content are necessary or appropriate for every case. Pre-consultation with your local conservation authority and municipality is strongly recommended in all cases.  

===Designing within constraints===

'''[http://www.lsrca.on.ca/Shared%20Documents/permits/hydrogeological%20_guidelines.pdf?pdf=Hydrogeological-Guidelines Hydrogeological Assessment Submissions Conservation Authority Guidelines for Development Applications]'''

{{TextBox|1= Infiltration can still be optimized over 'tight' soils with infiltration rates ≤ 15 mm/hr:

 

*[[Bioretention: Internal water storage |Bioretention with internal water storage]]8

==Beginning an infiltration BMP design?==

See [[Design infiltration rates]]

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