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Exfiltration systems can be thought of as linear soakaways; designed for both conveyance and [[infiltration]] of excess stormwater.
Exfiltration systems can be thought of as linear soakaways; designed for both conveyance and [[infiltration]] of excess stormwater.
By attenuating runoff volume, they reduce contaminant loads delivered to downstream BMPs, end-of-pipe facilities or receiving waterbodies.  
By attenuating runoff volume, they reduce contaminant loads delivered to downstream BMPs, end-of-pipe facilities or receiving waterbodies.  
 
They are composed of perforated [[pipes]] installed in gently sloping granular stone beds, lined with [[geotextile]] fabric.
They are composed of perforated pipes installed in gently sloping granular stone beds that are lined with [[geotextile]] fabric  


Exfiltration systems can be used in place of conventional storm sewer pipes, where topography, water table depth, and [[water quality]] conditions are suitable. They are suitable for treating runoff from roofs, walkways, parking lots and low to medium traffic roads, with adequate [[pretreatment]].  
Exfiltration systems can be used in place of conventional storm sewer pipes, where topography, water table depth, and [[water quality]] conditions are suitable. They are suitable for treating runoff from roofs, walkways, parking lots and low to medium traffic roads, with adequate [[pretreatment]].  
[[Perforated catchbasins]] are a design variation, where the sump is perforated to allow runoff to infiltrate into the underlying soil.  
[[Perforated catchbasins]] are a design variation, where the sump is perforated to allow runoff to infiltrate into the underlying soil.  
Exfiltration systems can also be referred to as perforated pipe systems, pervious pipe systems, clean water collector systems and percolation drainage systems.
Exfiltration systems can also be referred to as perforated pipe systems, pervious pipe systems, clean water collector systems and percolation drainage systems.


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