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CS-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Control

rigole system/french drain

Doreen Kruschina

Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement

LEEDuser Basic Member

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May 5, 2014

Hi, we are implementing a `Rigole´ for TSS removal. Translators dish out `french drain´ for what i would describe as a bioswale with additional storage capacity due to gravel packages or the alike. What would be the `Average TS Removal´ percentage for this? Thanks!

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Michael DeVuono

Regional Stormwater Leader

Arcadis North America

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Mon, 05/05/2014 - 14:15

Doreen, the engineer designing your BMP should use his/her engineering judgement for your particular application. I would recommend guidance prescribed in your local BMP manual and ordinances.

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