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Bioswales

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Bioswales are vegetated paths installed as an alternative to underground storm sewers. The bioswale is engineered so runoff from frequent, small rains infiltrate into the soil below. When larger storms occur, bioswales slow the flow of runoff while using above ground vegetative to filter and clean the runoff before it ends up in the local stream.

 

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