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SMG-9.4.5.2 Applicability<br />

Soil permeability is the most critical consideration for the suitability of infiltration<br />

practices. <strong>Practice</strong>s are generally built in native soil but when this is inappropriate, a<br />

soil system can be constructed with media such as sand, peat, or a combination.<br />

SMG-9 Table 13 Infiltration Rate for Various Soil Textural Classes provides<br />

information on the suitability of various soils for infiltration. The red line indicates that<br />

7 mm is the lowest infiltration rate that is considered acceptable for use of infiltration<br />

practices. Infiltration practices normally convey most runoff directly into the soil to<br />

eventually enter the groundwater. Constructed soil systems usually require<br />

underdrains.<br />

SMG-9 Table 13<br />

Infiltration Rate for Various Soil Textural Classes<br />

Texture Class Approximate Infiltration<br />

Rate (mm/hour)<br />

Sand 210<br />

Loamy sand 61<br />

Sandy loam 26<br />

Silt loam 13<br />

Sandy clay loam 7<br />

Clay loam 4.5<br />

Silty clay loam 2.5<br />

Sandy clay 1.5<br />

Silty clay 1.3<br />

Clay 1.0<br />

The next most crucial considerations for the suitability of infiltration practices are:<br />

a) Avoiding clogging.<br />

b) Avoiding potential to contaminate groundwater.<br />

Infiltration practices should be constructed in medium textured soils. They are<br />

generally unsuitable for clay because of restricted percolation and for gravel and<br />

coarse sands because of the risk of groundwater contamination (unless effective<br />

pretreatment is provided).<br />

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