Changes

Concentrated flow inlets are associated with LID practices such as [[Bioretention]], [[Stormwater planters]], [[Infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]].  

Concentrated flow inlets are associated with LID practices such as [[Bioretention]], [[Stormwater planters]], [[Infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]].  

Sheet flow alternatives include [[level spreaders]], [[gravel diaphragms]] and [[vegetated filter strips]].  

Sheet flow alternatives include [[level spreaders]], [[gravel diaphragms]] and [[vegetated filter strips]].  

It is recommended to include multiple inlets, sized to distribute inflow along the length of the practice or between multiple facilities, where feasible, rather than concentrating all inflow into a single location. ([[Overflow|Offline overflow]]).  

It is recommended to include multiple inlets, sized to distribute inflow along the length of the practice or between multiple facilities, where feasible, rather than concentrating all inflow into a single location. ([[Overflow|Offline overflow]]).  

Trenches may either be shallow (where runoff volume is less of an issue) or deep and covered by a metal grate. Deeper trench drains may gather sediment and require frequent maintenance.  

 

Drains may be configured either perpendicular or parallel to the flow direction of the roadway, collecting runoff and directing to a single inlet in the BMP.  

 

Inlet aprons or depressions increase inflow effectiveness of curb cuts. Steeply angled aprons can be hazardous, especially to people bicycling. Curbside and protected bike lanes along concrete aprons should be at least 1.8 m to give cyclists adequate clear width from the curb and any pavement seams. Aprons can also be marked visually to indicate their perimeter.  

For aprons into [[bioretention]], the curb may angle into the cell to improve conveyance of gutter flow into the facility. Aprons typically drop 50 mm into the bioretention cell, with another 50 mm drop behind the curb to maintain inflow as debris collects.

A depressed concrete apron can be cast in place or retrofitted in by grinding down the existing concrete pavement.

*Trenches may either be shallow (where runoff volume is less of an issue) or deep and covered by a metal grate. Deeper trench drains may gather sediment and require frequent maintenance.

 

*Drains may be configured either perpendicular or parallel to the flow direction of the roadway, collecting runoff and directing to a single inlet in the BMP.

Where the curb alignment along the street is straight, the curb opening may optionally have a bar across the top of the inlet.

*Inlet aprons or depressions increase inflow effectiveness of curb cuts.  

 

*Steeply angled aprons can be hazardous, especially to people bicycling. Curbside and protected bike lanes along concrete aprons should be at least 1.8 m to give cyclists adequate clear width from the curb and any pavement seams. Aprons can also be marked visually to indicate their perimeter.  

*For aprons into [[bioretention]], the curb may angle into the cell to improve conveyance of gutter flow into the facility. Aprons typically drop 50 mm into the bioretention cell, with another 50 mm drop behind the curb to maintain inflow as debris collects.

*A depressed concrete apron can be cast in place or retrofitted in by grinding down the existing concrete pavement.

*Where the curb alignment along the street is straight, the curb opening may optionally have a bar across the top of the inlet.  

LSRCA curb.jpg| [[Curb cuts|Curb cut]] used as a controlled [[overflow]] route from [[permeable paving]] to a [[bioretention]] facility with monitoring well, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Newmarket, ON.

|

*An inlet sump is recommended to settle and separate sediment from runoff where a large amount of debris is expected.

*Water drains into a catch basin, where debris settles in its sump. After [[pretreatment]], water drains via a pipe or opening into the BMP.

*The sump can be directly connected to a perforated [[underdrain]] pipe to distribute the flow to the [[bioretention]], supported [[soil cells]] or underground practices such a [[trenches]] or [[chambers]] .

*Sump inlets should not be sited where pedestrians will have to negotiate with them.

*Runoff in the gutter drops into a grate-covered drain before flowing into the BMP. Drain covers must be compatible with bicycling and walking; grid covers are preferred.

*Depressed drains are a potential solution for bioretention cells on sloped streets where directing runoff into the cell is a challenge.

An inlet sump is recommended to settle and separate sediments from runoff where a large amount of debris is expected. Water drains into a catch basin, where debris settles in its sump. After [[pretreatment]], water drains via a pipe or opening into the BMP. The sump can be directly connected to a perforated [[underdrain]] pipe to distribute the flow to the [[bioretention]], supported [[soil cells]] or underground practices such as [[trenches]] or [[chambers]].

*This style of inlet can be combined with a curb cut, to maintain capacity in case debris clogs the grate.

 

Sump inlets should not be sited where pedestrians will have to negotiate with them.

|style="vertical-align: top;"|{{:Trench drains: Gallery}}

Runoff in the gutter drops into a grate-covered drain before flowing into the BMP. Drain covers must be compatible with bicycling and walking; grid covers are preferred.

|style="vertical-align: top;"|{{:Depressed drains: Gallery}}

Depressed drains are a potential solution for bioretention cells on sloped streets where directing runoff into the cell is a challenge.

|}

 

This style of inlet can be combined with a curb cut, to maintain capacity in case debris clogs the grate.

{{:Street gutter drains: Gallery}}

==External links==

==External links==

https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-stormwater-guide/stormwater-elements/bioretention-design-considerations/inlet-design/

https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-stormwater-guide/stormwater-elements/bioretention-design-considerations/inlet-design/