Changes

[[File:SWM sheep.jpg|thumb|These sheep are contained within the SWM pond allotment on this subdivision as a means of organic, low-cost land maintenance, Milton Keynes UK]]

[[File:SWM sheep.jpg|thumb|These sheep are contained within the SWM pond allotment on this subdivision as a means of organic, low-cost land maintenance, Milton Keynes UK]]

SWM Ponds aren't considered a form of LID.  

SWM Ponds aren't a low impact development strategy.  

There are lots of other existing guides out there to help you design a SWM pond or 'wet pond'.  

There are lots of other existing guides out there to help you design a SWM pond or 'wet pond'.  

We'd encourage you to try and use LID principles; distribute water quality treatment and low flow events through the use of BMPs across your site, and deal with flood volumes with underground [[infiltration chambers]] or a nice amenity space in a [[dry pond]].

We'd encourage you to try and use LID principles; distribute water quality treatment and low flow events through the use of BMPs across your site, and deal with flood volumes with underground [[infiltration chambers]] or a nice amenity space in a [[dry pond]].