Environmental Benefits of Stormwater Basins (Communities - Services Offered)

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Environmental Benefits of Stormwater Basins
Most traditional detention basins are drained through a structure called an outlet structure. The outlet structure is usually a concrete low flow channel with one or more orifices along the edge of the basin. These orifices are controlled by a grate, which is regulated to prevent clogging. An emergency spillway is also located in the outlet structure to prevent the entire basin from overflowing during a large storm. The outlet structure is lined with an energy dissipating material such as riprap or a layer of coarse gravel. The basin is then planted with a mix of native grasses and flowers. These species are selected because they are drought tolerant, have shallow root systems, and provide good ground cover. They also help to minimize mowing and chemical fertilizer use, which is important since excess fertilizers and herbicides pollute the stormwater and local streams.
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