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Volume 2-05, Chapter 3 - City of Wichita

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Section 3.2.1 - Stomwater Pond<br />

bacteria, and organics as stormwater run<strong>of</strong>f resides in the pond. Another mechanism for<br />

pollutant removal is uptake by algae and wetland plants in the permanent pool – particularly <strong>of</strong><br />

nutrients. Volatilization and chemical activity also work to break down and eliminate a number<br />

<strong>of</strong> other stormwater contaminants such as hydrocarbons.<br />

Channel Protection<br />

A portion <strong>of</strong> the storage volume above the permanent pool in a stormwater pond, or above the<br />

water quality ED pool in an extended detention pond, can be used to provide control <strong>of</strong> the<br />

CP v . This is accomplished by detaining the 1-year, 24-hour storm run<strong>of</strong>f volume for 24 hours.<br />

On-Site Flood Control<br />

A stormwater pond located within the development (i.e., not at the project boundary) can<br />

provide detention storage for on-site peak flow control, if required.<br />

Downstream Flood Control<br />

A stormwater pond can be used to provide detention to control the peak flows at the project<br />

boundary and downstream <strong>of</strong> the project for the 2 through 100-year floods, in accordance with<br />

the peak flow control requirements for new developments. In all cases, the pond structure is<br />

designed to safely pass extreme storm flows (i.e., the 100-year event).<br />

3.2.1.3 Pollutant Removal Capabilities<br />

All <strong>of</strong> the stormwater pond design variations are presumed to be able to remove 80% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

total suspended solids load in typical urban post-development run<strong>of</strong>f when designed,<br />

constructed, and maintained in accordance with the specifications discussed herein.<br />

Undersized or poorly designed ponds can drastically reduce TSS removal performance.<br />

The following design pollutant removal rates are typical percentages for design purposes<br />

derived from sampling data, modeling, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional judgment. In a situation where a<br />

removal rate is not sufficient, additional controls may be put in place at the given site in a<br />

series or “treatment train” approach.<br />

• Total Suspended Solids – 80%<br />

• Total Phosphorus – 55%<br />

• Total Nitrogen – 30%<br />

• Heavy Metals – 50%<br />

• Fecal Coliform – 70% (if no resident waterfowl population present)<br />

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<strong>Volume</strong> 2, Technical Guidance

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