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Low-Impact Development (LID) Practices
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Rain Gardens
Shallow depressions that absorb rainwater from surfaces, providing filtration and reducing runoff.
Green Roofs
Roofs covered with vegetation and soil, which reduce heat island effect and improve insulation.
Permeable Pavements
Pavements that allow water to infiltrate, reducing runoff and recharging groundwater.
Bioswales
Landscaped channels designed to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution.
Vegetated Swales
Shallow, vegetated channels that slow and filter runoff water, enhancing percolation and improving water quality.
Tree Box Filters
Small-scale urban planters containing a tree and soil mix that filter stormwater runoff before it enters the drainage system.
Constructed Wetlands
Man-made wetland ecosystems designed to treat polluted water and mimic the filtering properties of natural wetlands.
Infiltration Trenches
Narrow ditches filled with gravel or rock that allow stormwater runoff to slowly infiltrate into the ground.
Downspout Disconnection
The practice of redirecting rooftop drainage away from the sewer system and towards areas that can absorb and utilize the water.
Rainwater Harvesting
The collection and storage of rainwater from rooftops for future use, reducing the demand on municipal systems.
Dry Wells
Underground structures that collect and allow runoff to infiltrate into the subsoil, increasing groundwater recharge.
Planter Boxes
Structures containing vegetation that absorb and filter runoff, often built into sidewalks or urban spaces.
Urban Forestry
The practice of planting and maintaining trees in urban areas to improve air quality and create wildlife habitats.
Soakaways
Pits filled with rubble or permeable materials that allow water to soak into the ground, preventing flooding.
Filter Strips
Narrow strips of vegetation that treat sheet flow stormwater runoff from adjacent surfaces through filtration and sedimentation.
Catch Basins
Curbside inlets that catch sediment and debris from stormwater runoff before it enters the drainage system.
Pervious Concrete
A type of concrete that is designed to be porous and allow water to pass through, reducing runoff and promoting groundwater recharge.
Energy Dissipators
Structures designed to reduce the energy of fast-moving water, helping to prevent erosion and manage stormwater.
Rain Barrels
Containers that collect and store rainwater from downspouts for non-potable uses such as irrigation and reducing stormwater runoff.
Grassed Waterways
Channels designed to transport surface water over vegetated areas, reducing the sediment load and minimizing erosion.
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