Volume 2-05, Chapter 3 - City of Wichita
Volume 2-05, Chapter 3 - City of Wichita
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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