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==Overview==
==Overview==
{{textbox|Wetlands are an ideal technology for:
*Text A
*Text B
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{|class="wikitable"
|+ Types of Constructed Wetland
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!Type A
!Type B
!Type C
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|Surface water||Minimal<br>Any surface flow can be slowed with check dams||Ponding is encouraged with check dams
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|Soil||Filter media required||Amendment preferable when possible
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|Underdrain||Common||Uncommon
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|Maintenance||Medium to high||Low
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|Stormwater benefit||High||Moderate
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|Biodiversity benefit||Increased with native planting||Typically lower
|}
==Planning considerations==
==Planning considerations==
==Design==
==Design==

Revision as of 12:21, 28 September 2018

Overview[edit]

Wetlands are an ideal technology for:

  • Text A
  • Text B
Types of Constructed Wetland
Type A Type B Type C
Surface water Minimal
Any surface flow can be slowed with check dams
Ponding is encouraged with check dams
Soil Filter media required Amendment preferable when possible
Underdrain Common Uncommon
Maintenance Medium to high Low
Stormwater benefit High Moderate
Biodiversity benefit Increased with native planting Typically lower

Planning considerations[edit]

Design[edit]

Performance[edit]

Construction[edit]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]