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Stormwater Quality Design Manual (May 2007) - City of Sacramento ...

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Run<strong>of</strong>f Reduction Fact SheetDisconnected Ro<strong>of</strong> DrainsDry Well(Check with local permitting agency for any local specifications before using this information).Dry Wells are similar to Dispersal Trenches except that the dimensions maybe different and theunderground structure may consist <strong>of</strong> a prefabricated or manufactured vault or box that may or may notbe filled with gravel. The dry well may be concrete or plastic (or other approved material), cylindrical orsquare, with perforations large enough to take full advantage <strong>of</strong> the infiltration capacity <strong>of</strong> thesurrounding soil.All design requirements related to pretreatment sumps, gutter protection, and overflows are the same asthose for Dispersal Trenches. See Figure DRD-2 for an example <strong>of</strong> the dry well design.These underground structures may be topped with geotextile fabric and 6 inches (or more depending onapproved specifications) <strong>of</strong> soil for planting.Figure DRD-2.Drywell – Typical Sections**Installation specifications may vary by siteand by local municipality<strong>Stormwater</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> for the <strong>Sacramento</strong> and South Placer Regions<strong>May</strong> <strong>2007</strong>DRD-5

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