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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.1.1.4 SUBSURFACE INFILTRATION SYSTEMAlternative Names: Sump, Drywell, Infiltration Trench, Infiltration Galleries,Leach Fields<strong>BMP</strong> DESIGN APPROACHPollutant Source ControlHydrologic SourceControlStormwater TreatmentSCALE OF APPLICATIONAll SFR and MFR < 1acreMFR 1-5 Acre andCICU < 5 acresMFR and CICU > 5acres and all WQIPsTYPE OF APPLICATIONTemporaryPermanentInstallation of a proprietary prefabricated infiltration system, Rainstore®.DESCRIPTIONSubsurface infiltration systems are underground holding areas that receive andstore stormwater from impervious areas such as roofs, driveways, and parkinglots. Detained stormwater slowly infiltrates through the bottom and sides ofthe system into the surrounding sub-soil. These systems are typically filledwith clean, angular gravel that is ¾ to 1½ inches in diameter, a prefabricatedproduct, or corrugated pipe. Prefabricated systems are rigid structures that arewrapped with geotextile fabric, placed into the trench, and then backfilled withgravel. Cleanouts and observation wells are typically designed into thesesystems to facilitate inspection and maintenance.Subsurface infiltration systems promote stormwater infiltration, reducedischarge of stormwater to receiving waters and drainage systems, providepollutant removal, and help recharge groundwater.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookCHAPTER 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.1.1.4-SubSurface Infiltration SystemPage 1

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