Storm Water Best Management Practices that Maximize Aquifer Recharge

• DOI: 10.3992/jgb.3.1.126
• Publication Date: 2010-02-06T02:26:07Z
• Authors: Rebecca A Larson; Steven I Safferman
• Keywords: Swale; Bioretention; Weather modification; Infiltration (HVAC); Rainwater Harvesting

This article reviews and provides evaluation guidelines for six major storm water best management practices including bioretention areas, grassed swales/filter strips, infiltration trenches, porous pavement, rain barrels wet detention ponds. A detailed table allows quick easy design comparisons, a separate which site specific cost comparisons. logic diagram is provided as basic tool screening the most feasible practice.