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*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 required water quality 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 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.


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

Revision as of 13:50, 22 October 2018

Conceptual diagram of the excess routing alternatives: On the left, excess flow leaves the cell via an overflow; on the right, excess flow is diverted so that only the design volume enters the cell.

Routing[edit]

  • Infiltration facilities can be designed to be inline or offline from the drainage system. See Inlets
  • Inline facilities accept all of the flow from a drainage area and convey larger event flows through an overflow outlet. The overflow must be sized to safely convey larger storm events out of the 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.
Higher flows are diverted and do not enter the infiltration practice. A pipe can by used for this, but a weir or curb cut minimizes clogging and reduces the maintenance frequency.

Overflow elevation[edit]

The invert of the overflow should be placed at the maximum water surface elevation of the practice. i.e. the maximum ponding depth. A good starting point is around 300 mm over the surface of the practice. However, consideration should be given to public safety and time for the ponded water to drain. See Bioretention and Stormwater planters

Options[edit]

Metal grates are recommended (over plastic) in all situations.

Feature Anti Vandalism/Robust Lower Cost Option Self cleaning
Dome grate x
Flat grate x
Catch basin x
Ditch inlet catch basin x x
Curb cut x x x

Gallery[edit]