subsurface gravel wetlands for the t t t f st t treatment of stormwater
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Subsurface Gravel Wetlands for the T t t f St tTreatment of Stormwater
Thomas Thomas P. BallesteroP. Ballestero, PE, PhD, PH, CGWP, PG, PE, PhD, PH, CGWP, PG, Robert , Robert Roseen, Roseen, D.WRE, D.WRE, PEPE, PhD,, PhD, James Houle, CPSWQ, Alison Watts, Ph.D., Tim Puls, James Houle, CPSWQ, Alison Watts, Ph.D., Tim Puls,
University of New Hampshire Stormwater CenterUniversity of New Hampshire Stormwater CenterNJASLA 2012 Annual Meeting and NJASLA 2012 Annual Meeting and ExpoExpo
Atl ti Cit NJAtl ti Cit NJAtlantic City, NJAtlantic City, NJ2929--31 January 201231 January 2012
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Dedicated to the protection of water resources through ff
Gregg Hall ● 35 Colovos Road ● Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3534603.862.4024 ● http://www.unhsc.unh.edu
effective stormwater management
• Research and development of stormwater treatment systems• Research and development of stormwater treatment systems
• To provide resources to stormwater communities currently involved in design and implementation of Phase II requirementsand implementation of Phase II requirements
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Brief introduction to subsurface gravel Brief introduction to subsurface gravel wetlands and their hydraulicwetlands and their hydraulicwetlands and their hydraulic wetlands and their hydraulic performance.performance.
Water quality performance especiallyWater quality performance especiallyWater quality performance, especially Water quality performance, especially nutrient nitrogennutrient nitrogen
Design aspectsDesign aspects PlantsPlantsCosts and comparisonsCosts and comparisonsCase studiesCase studies
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Case studiesCase studies
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Gravel WetlandGravel WetlandGravel WetlandGravel Wetland
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Subsurface Gravel WetlandSubsurface Gravel Wetland
Design Sources:Claytor, R. A., and Schueler, T. R. (1996). Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems, Center for Watershed Protection, Silver Spring, MD.Georgia Stormwater Management Manual, Volume 2: Technical Handbook, August 2001, prepared by AMEC Earth and Environmental Center for Watershed Protection Debo and Associates Jordan Jones and Goulding Atlanta Regional
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Environmental, Center for Watershed Protection, Debo and Associates, Jordan Jones and Goulding, Atlanta Regional Commission.
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Dissolved Oxygen in Gravel Wetland EffluentDissolved Oxygen in Gravel Wetland EffluentDissolved Oxygen in Gravel Wetland EffluentDissolved Oxygen in Gravel Wetland Effluent
FlowFlow Dissolved OxygenDissolved Oxygen
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Nitrification NH4→N02→ NO3
Aerobic Zone Forebay and surface of wetland
Influent Organic N from runoff and plant debris g p
Denitrification →N2 (gas)
Anaerobic Zone
Subsurface gravel g
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First treatment cell
Second treatment cell
Forebayy
I flInflow to systemSubsurface
perforated lines
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The UNH SC Subsurface Gravel The UNH SC Subsurface Gravel Wetland DesignWetland Design
Inflow from
fPerforated
Wetland vegetation Interior forebayriser
Interior overflow spillway
Wetland soil
Perforated Coarse gravel or
Overflow spillway
99
distributorgravel or stone
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Flow Through the Subsurface Gravel Flow Through the Subsurface Gravel Wetland DesignWetland DesignWetland DesignWetland Design
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BMP Performance MonitoringBMP Performance Monitoring
Research Field Facility at UNHTc ~ 19 minutes
UNHSC Research
Watershed Boundary
Facility
Bioretention Retrofit
TreeFilter
Porous
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PorousAsphalt
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ParallelParallelPerformancePerformanceEvaluationEvaluation
•Each system uniformly y ysized to treat 1” runoff for 1 acre of impervious area
•WQV=3300 cf
•Qwqv=1 cfs
•Uniform contaminant•Uniform contaminant loading
•Uniform storm event characteristicscharacteristics
•Systems lined for mass balance
•Long term record of hydrology and contaminants
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Subsurface Gravel Wetland Subsurface Gravel Wetland Hydraulic PerformanceHydraulic PerformanceHydraulic PerformanceHydraulic Performance
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Hydraulic EfficiencyHydraulic EfficiencyHydraulic EfficiencyHydraulic Efficiency
EP 1I
Ep P
Pk
1 EL T
TkIT
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Hydraulic PerformanceHydraulic PerformanceLag Time (kLag Time (kLL)) Peak Reduction (kPeak Reduction (kPP))
55 22 11 0.50.5 0.10.1
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GravelWetland Performance
99% 99%100%
Gravel Wetland Performance46 mg/L 769 ug/L 0.27 mg/L 0.046 mg/L 0.09 mg/L
96% 99% 98% 99%
70%
80%
90%
y %
56%40%
50%
60%
al Efficie
ncy
Annual MedRE
20%
30%
40%
Remova Med RE
0%
10%
TSS TPH‐D DIN Zn TP
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Seasonal PerformanceSeasonal Performance
100%
Gravel Wetland Performance
46 mg/L 769 ug/L 0.27 mg/L 0.046 mg/L 0.09 mg/L
70%80%90%00%
40%50%60%70%
Summer
Winter
20%30%40% Annual
0%10%
TSS TPH-D DIN Zn TP
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TSS Removal EfficienciesTSS Removal Efficiencies
10090cy
807060l E
ffici
enc
605040R
emov
al
302010
TSS
%
100
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DIN Removal EfficienciesDIN Removal Efficiencies
10090cy
807060
Effic
ienc
605040R
emov
al
302010
DIN
%
100
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TP Removal EfficienciesTP Removal Efficiencies
10090y
807060Ef
ficie
ncy
605040
Rem
oval
302010
TP %
R
100
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Unit Operations & Processes (UOPs) in the Gravel Wetlandin the Gravel Wetland
Physical OperationsPhysical OperationsBiological ProcessesBiological Processes Biological ProcessesBiological Processes
Chemical ProcessesChemical ProcessesH d l iH d l i Hydrologic Hydrologic OperationsOperations
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Example Retrofit in the Example Retrofit in the N th tN th tNortheastNortheast
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Greenland Meadows CommercialGreenland Meadows Commercial “Gold“Gold--Star” Commercial Star” Commercial
DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment Cost of doing business near Cost of doing business near
Impaired Waters/303DImpaired Waters/303DImpaired Waters/303DImpaired Waters/303D Saved $800k in SWM on costly Saved $800k in SWM on costly
piping and advanced SWM piping and advanced SWM proprietary ($3.3M proprietary ($3.3M vsvs $2.5M)$2.5M)
BrownfieldsBrownfields site, ideal location, site, ideal location, 151515yrs15yrs
Proposed site >15,000 Average Proposed site >15,000 Average Daily Traffic count on >30 acresDaily Traffic count on >30 acresDaily Traffic count on >30 acresDaily Traffic count on >30 acres
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Site Design using LID and MTDSite Design using LID and MTD
28 it i iti ll >95% i i <10%EIC ith ll d i th h filt ti
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28 ac site, initially >95% impervious, now <10%EIC, with all drainage through filtration, expected to have minimal WQ impact except thermal and chloride
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Median=0.50 mg/L TN
Median=0.005 mg/L TP
Median=3 mg/L TSS
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Nutrient cyclingNutrient cyclingNutrient cyclingNutrient cycling
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Phosphorous is typically in 3 forms:Phosphorous is typically in 3 forms:Phosphorous is typically in 3 forms:Phosphorous is typically in 3 forms:
Soluble Reactive PhosphorousSoluble Reactive Phosphorous SRP usually consists largely ofSRP usually consists largely of Soluble Reactive Phosphorous.Soluble Reactive Phosphorous. SRP usually consists largely of SRP usually consists largely of the inorganic orthophosphate (POthe inorganic orthophosphate (PO44) form of ) form of phosphorous.phosphorous. Measurements of orthophosphate are commonly Measurements of orthophosphate are commonly used to quantify SP.used to quantify SP.used to quantify SP.used to quantify SP.
Soluble Soluble UnreactiveUnreactive or Soluble Organic Phosphorous.or Soluble Organic Phosphorous. SUP are SUP are organic forms of phosphorous and chains of inorganic phosphorous organic forms of phosphorous and chains of inorganic phosphorous molecules termed polyphosphates.molecules termed polyphosphates.p yp pp yp p
Particulate Phosphorous.Particulate Phosphorous. PP contains all material, inorganic and PP contains all material, inorganic and organic, particulate and colloidal, that is captured on a 0.45organic, particulate and colloidal, that is captured on a 0.45--micron micron membrane filter.membrane filter.
SRP +SUP= soluble phosphorous (SP)SRP +SUP= soluble phosphorous (SP)SP+PP=total phosphorous (TP) SP+PP=total phosphorous (TP)
PO4 + SUP+PP=TPPO4 + SUP+PP=TPPO4 + SUP+PP=TPPO4 + SUP+PP=TP
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0
50
100
15010/16/2008 Early
TP (ug P/L)
TDP (ug P/L)
PO4 ( P/L) S0
Influent Forebay GW 1a GW 2b Effluent % removalPO4 (ug P/L)
600/ / O
US
0
200
40010/16/2008 Mid
TP (ug P/L)
TDP (ug P/L)
PO4 (ug P/L)
g/L
HO
RO
Influent Forebay GW 1a GW 2b Effluent % removal
20010/16/2008 Mid
TP ( P/L)trat
ion
ug
OSP
H
0
100
Influent Forebay GW 1a GW 2b Effluent % removal
TP (ug P/L)
TDP (ug P/L)
PO4 (ug P/L)
Con
cen
PHO
406080
10/16/2008 LateTP (ug P/L)
02040
Influent Forebay GW 1a GW 2b Effluent % removal
TDP (ug P/L)
PO4 (ug P/L)
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Nitrogen in Stormwater WaterNitrogen in Stormwater WaterNitrogen in Stormwater WaterNitrogen in Stormwater Water
Systems must be vegetated, sedimentation plays a Systems must be vegetated, sedimentation plays a y g , p yy g , p yminor role minor role
BiologicallyBiologically--mediated conversion processes, whether mediated conversion processes, whether bi bi Mi bi l d iti fbi bi Mi bi l d iti faerobic or anaerobic. Microbial decomposition of aerobic or anaerobic. Microbial decomposition of
organic matter produces reduced NH3 which is treated organic matter produces reduced NH3 which is treated commonly through biological oxidation (nitrified) to commonly through biological oxidation (nitrified) to NO2/NO3 and then treated by biological reduction NO2/NO3 and then treated by biological reduction anaerobicallyanaerobically to N2to N2
Organic N= TKNOrganic N= TKNOrganic N= TKNOrganic N= TKNTN = Organic N+NH3+NH4+NO2+NO3TN = Organic N+NH3+NH4+NO2+NO3
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November 26 2007 - Early Storm
600
800Total NParticulate NitrogenTotal Dissolved NitrogenDissolved Organic NitrogenAmmoniumNitrite (NO2)Nit t (NO3)
0
200
400
Influent Forebay 2 GW Cell 2 Effluent
Nitrate (NO3)
Influent Forebay 2 GW Cell 2 Effluent
Mid-Storm
400
600800
g/L GE
N
0200
Influent Forebay 2 GW Cell 2 Effluent
800trat
ion
ug
TRO
G
Mid-Storm
0
200400
600
Con
cen
NIT
Influent Forebay 2 GW Cell 2 Effluent
Late Storm
400
600
800
0
200
Influent Forebay 2 GW Cell 2 Effluent
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5
10
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p (C
)
0
5Te
15
20
ygen
Influent
0
5
10
15
Dis
solv
ed O
xy
Forebay(surface)
5678
pH
Cell 14
4567
(us/
cm3)
Cell 1(subsurface)
01234
GW
For
For
GW
GW
GW
GW
GWC
ondu
ctiv
ity ( Cell 2
(subsurface)
W_in
reb 1
reb 2
W_1a
W_1b
W_2a
W_2b
W_eff
10/17/2007 10/24/2007 10/31/2007 11/7/2007 11/14/2007 11/20/2007 11/28/2007
12/4/2007 12/12/2007 12/18/2007 2/15/2008 2/25/2008 3/24/2008 4/4/2008
4/10/2008 4/16/2008 4/23/2008
Effluent
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Thermal PerformanceThermal PerformanceThermal PerformanceThermal Performance
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Summer Quartile AssessmentSummer Quartile Assessment
LLLL
75.0
80.0
85.0
UOLUOL65.0
70.0
75.0
(o F)
55.0
60.0
nt M
ean
Tem
pera
ture
(o
LOLLOL
GWGW45.0
50.0Even
30 0
35.0
40.0
36363636
30.0Runoff Retention Pond Detention Pond Gravel Wetland Bioretention Vegetated Swale Hydrodynamic
SeparatorADS Infiltration
SystemStormTech Isolator
Row
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Summer Natural StreamsSummer Natural Streams
90%
100%LLLLUOLUOLGWGWLOLLOL
60%
70%
80%
obab
ility
(%)
40%
50%
Exce
edan
ce P
rob
10%
20%
30%
Non
-E
College Brook @DMPWednesday Hill BrookDetention PondGravel WetlandVegetated Swale
0%30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85
Temperature (oF)
StormTech Isolator Row
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ResultsResultsAnnual Assessments Runoff Retention
Pond Detention
Pond Gravel
Wetland Bioretention VegetatedSwale HDS ADS STIR
Median 52.4 48.1 52.8 47.3 51.8 57.3 56.6 49.2 47.6
Mean 53 5 50 9 52 3 48 7 51 9 54 8 54 1 51 5 49 0EMT(oF)
Mean 53.5 50.9 52.3 48.7 51.9 54.8 54.1 51.5 49.0
StandardDeviation 12.7 14.6 15.1 12.0 13.1 12.6 13.6 9.7 9.2
Maximum 75.4 81.3 79.4 70.0 73.7 75.0 75.0 66.4 67.8
% N E d% Non-ExceedanceUOL (65oF) 72.5% 79.0% 71.5% 87.0% 78.0% 72.5% 65.0% 95.0% 98.5%
Summer Assessments Runoff RetentionPond
DetentionPond
GravelWetland Bioretention Vegetated
Swale HDS ADS STIR
EMT(oF)
Median 66.2 64.6 68.6 60.9 63.9 68.6 66.3 60.3 53.7
Mean 62.5 61.8 66.3 57.3 61.2 65.6 63.8 56.3 53.2( F) Standard
Deviation 9.8 11.8 7.8 10.1 8.7 7.3 9.1 9.3 7.9
Mean JulyTemperatures (oF) 67.1 77.9 72.2 66.0 67.7 70.3 69.0 63.4 58.5
% N E d
38383838
% Non-ExceedanceUOL (65oF) 42.0% 56.0% 37.0% 73.0% 58.5% 35.0% 34.0% 91.0% 96.0%
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Time Series CharacteristicsTime Series CharacteristicsSubsurfaceSubsurface Gravel Wetland (blue)Gravel Wetland (blue) Retention Pond (red)Retention Pond (red)Subsurface Subsurface Gravel Wetland (blue) Gravel Wetland (blue) Retention Pond (red) Retention Pond (red)
Caldwell Brook (green)Caldwell Brook (green)
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So When Stormwater Flows IntoSo When Stormwater Flows IntoSo When Stormwater Flows Into So When Stormwater Flows Into These Systems……Is it Memory These Systems……Is it Memory
C tibl ?C tibl ?Compatible?Compatible?
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2009 Summer Temperatures2009 Summer Temperatures 2 days2 days2009 Summer Temperatures 2009 Summer Temperatures –– 2 days2 daysPorous Asphalt
Subsurface GravelAsphalt Gravel
Wetland
Retentio Grass n Pond Swale
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2009 Summer Temperatures2009 Summer Temperatures 7 days7 days2009 Summer Temperatures 2009 Summer Temperatures –– 7 days7 daysPorous Subsurface Asphalt Gravel
Wetland
RetentioRetention Pond Grass
Swale
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Swale
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System DesignSystem DesignSystem Design System Design and and
SizingSizing
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Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaDesign CriteriaDesign Criteria
Water Quality Volume (WQv)Water Quality Volume (WQv)
Channel Protection Volume (Q2)Channel Protection Volume (Q2)( )( )
S (Q )S (Q )Extreme Storm Volume (Q10)Extreme Storm Volume (Q10)
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WQVWQVWQVWQV
WQV is a static sizing criteria meaning it isWQV is a static sizing criteria meaning it isWQV is a static sizing criteria meaning it is WQV is a static sizing criteria meaning it is the calculated volume resulting from the the calculated volume resulting from the WQ storm depth (1 inch in 24WQ storm depth (1 inch in 24 hrshrs) across) acrossWQ storm depth (1 inch in 24 WQ storm depth (1 inch in 24 hrshrs) across ) across the drainage area ( 1 acre parking lot = the drainage area ( 1 acre parking lot = 3 3003 300 cfcf))3,300 3,300 cfcf))
In this case the system needs to provide In this case the system needs to provide storage and treatment for the WQV as if itstorage and treatment for the WQV as if itstorage and treatment for the WQV as if it storage and treatment for the WQV as if it were delivered instantaneously.were delivered instantaneously.
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Generic CrossGeneric Cross--SectionSectionGeneric CrossGeneric Cross SectionSection
CPv or FPvelevation
WQVWQV
Influent Effluent
Primary outletSaturated zone
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Critical Design ElementsCritical Design Elements
1.1. PretreatmentPretreatment 6.6. Subgrade soilsSubgrade soils2.2. Two Treatment Cells.Two Treatment Cells.3.3. Flow pathFlow path
7.7. LinersLiners8.8. MaterialsMaterials3.3. Flow pathFlow path
4.4. Geotextile usageGeotextile usage55 Wetland soilsWetland soils
8.8. Materials Materials 9.9. Inlet StructuresInlet Structures1010 OutletOutlet StructureStructure5.5. Wetland soilsWetland soils 10.10. Outlet Outlet StructureStructure
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Subsurface Gravel WetlandSubsurface Gravel Wetland
1) Sedimentation Forebay
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Flow PathFlow Path Minimum flow path length through the gravel should Minimum flow path length through the gravel should
be 15 be 15 ftft per cell, 30 per cell, 30 ftft totaltotal Flow path is horizontal and distinct from most Flow path is horizontal and distinct from most
biofiltrationbiofiltration
15’ Travel length15’ Travel length
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GeotextilesGeotextiles
8” minimum thickness of wetland soil
24” minimum thickness ofFLOW
3” minimum thickness of graded filter (ie., pea gravel) if needed
No Geotextile Placement
24 minimum thickness of¾”crushed stone
Low permeability soil or liner if underlying soils are high “K“
FLOW
• No Geotextile between soil and crushed stone, in replace use , pintermediate setting bed
• Do not use geotextiles between the horizontal layers of this system as they will clog due to fines and may restrict root
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Wetland SoilWetland Soil 8 in. (20 cm) minimum thickness of a 8 in. (20 cm) minimum thickness of a
wetland soil as the top layerwetland soil as the top layerwetland soil as the top layer. wetland soil as the top layer. This layer is leveled (constructed with a This layer is leveled (constructed with a
surface slope of zero).surface slope of zero).surface slope of zero).surface slope of zero). The surface infiltration rates of the gravel The surface infiltration rates of the gravel
wetland soil should be similar to a low wetland soil should be similar to a low e a d so s ou d be s a o a oe a d so s ou d be s a o a ohydraulic conductivity wetland soil (0.1hydraulic conductivity wetland soil (0.1--0.01 0.01 ftft/day = 3.5 x 10/day = 3.5 x 10--55 cm/sec to 3.5 x 10cm/sec to 3.5 x 10--66 cm/sec)). cm/sec)).
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Wetland SoilWetland Soil This soil can be manufactured using This soil can be manufactured using
existing topsoil, and compost, or existing topsoil, and compost, or sand, and some fine soils to blend to sand, and some fine soils to blend to a high % organic matter content soil a high % organic matter content soil (>15% i tt )(>15% i tt )(>15% organic matter). (>15% organic matter).
Avoid using clay contents in excess Avoid using clay contents in excess of 15% because of potentialof 15% because of potentialof 15% because of potential of 15% because of potential migration of fines into subsurface migration of fines into subsurface gravel layer.gravel layer.gravel layer. gravel layer.
BEDSETTINGSUBLAYERCOARSE DXD ,85,15 5
DXD 25
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Subgrade SoilsSubgrade Soils
8” minimum thickness of wetland soil
24” minimum thickness ofFLOW
3” minimum thickness of graded filter (ie., pea gravel) if needed
¾”crushed stone
Low permeability soil or liner if underlying soils are high “K“
FLOW
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Subgrade SoilsSubgrade Soils• Underlying soils should
have low permeability tohave low permeability to maintain driving head and risk of groundwater s o g ou d atecontamination
• Hydraulic conductivity ≤ y y0.03 ft/day
• If low permeability soils p yare present, use a compacted soil or HDPE
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Liners
Federal guidelines regulate groundwater protection standardsstandards.
Liners can be used for sites where the infiltration is a concern (eg. high water table, bedrock karst sites and hot spots where hazardous materials may beand hot spots where hazardous materials may be handled).
The use of Liners will preserve water quality through p q y gdetention and filtration and will limit any
infiltration. Liners can be made from HSG 'D' soils HDPE or Liners can be made from HSG D soils, HDPE, or
clay
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Reservoir CourseReservoir Course 3 in. (8 cm) minimum thickness of an 3 in. (8 cm) minimum thickness of an
intermediate setting bed layer of a gradedintermediate setting bed layer of a gradedintermediate setting bed layer of a graded intermediate setting bed layer of a graded aggregate filter overtop the reservoir courseaggregate filter overtop the reservoir course
Prevent the wetland soil from moving downPrevent the wetland soil from moving down Prevent the wetland soil from moving down Prevent the wetland soil from moving down into the gravel subinto the gravel sub--layer through soil pipinglayer through soil piping
Material compatibility between layers needs toMaterial compatibility between layers needs to Material compatibility between layers needs to Material compatibility between layers needs to be evaluated.be evaluated.
Reservoir course is constructed of ~0.75”Reservoir course is constructed of ~0.75” Reservoir course is constructed of 0.75 Reservoir course is constructed of 0.75 angular stone (similar to ASTM#57)angular stone (similar to ASTM#57)
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Outlet StructureOutlet StructureMany optionsMany options All will have WQV release and All will have WQV release and highflowhighflowgg
bypassbypassMay includeMay include drainplugdrainplug for maintenancefor maintenanceMay include May include drainplugdrainplug for maintenancefor maintenance
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Outlet StructureOutlet StructureOutlet Structure Options varyOutlet Structure Options vary
Precast structure with weir wallPrecast structure with weir wall TT--fitting with valvefitting with valve Upturned elbowUpturned elbow
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Wetland VegetationWetland Vegetation
Used New England Used New England WetmixWetmix (wetland seed mix) (wetland seed mix) from New England Wetland Plants Applicationfrom New England Wetland Plants Applicationfrom New England Wetland Plants Application from New England Wetland Plants Application Rate: 1 LB/2500 SQ. FT. (18 LBS/ACRE as a wet Rate: 1 LB/2500 SQ. FT. (18 LBS/ACRE as a wet meadow seeding)meadow seeding)meadow seeding)meadow seeding)
http://www.newp.comhttp://www.newp.com Price: $125 00/LB**Price: $125 00/LB** Price: $125.00/LBPrice: $125.00/LB Gravel wetland Gravel wetland –– mixed wetland grasses, reeds, mixed wetland grasses, reeds,
herbaceous plants and shrubs growing vigorously.herbaceous plants and shrubs growing vigorously.herbaceous plants and shrubs growing vigorously. herbaceous plants and shrubs growing vigorously. 100% cover, except for open water in 100% cover, except for open water in forebayforebay. . Very few upland plants. Healthy, diverse wetland Very few upland plants. Healthy, diverse wetland
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Gravel Wetland
Sagittaria, Cattail, Juncus, grasses, areas gwith standing water
BullrushBullrush (scirpus), aster, grasses, no standing Rush (juncus) cattail grasses
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UNH SC UNH SC –– General Wetland ConditionGeneral Wetland Condition 53% of the planted species are still present (in areas53% of the planted species are still present (in areas 53% of the planted species are still present (in areas 53% of the planted species are still present (in areas
that have not been rethat have not been re--constructed).constructed).
Trees and shrubs had a high survivalTrees and shrubs had a high survival Trees and shrubs had a high survival.Trees and shrubs had a high survival.
Emergent obligate wetland species (Emergent obligate wetland species (e.ge.g water lily, water lily, pickerelweed) survival was very lowpickerelweed) survival was very lowpickerelweed) survival was very low. pickerelweed) survival was very low.
All areas with standing water populated by All areas with standing water populated by TyphaTypha(cattail)(cattail)(cattail). (cattail).
No No PhragmitesPhragmites, some Purple Loosestrife removed., some Purple Loosestrife removed.
Predominantly emergent marsh/wet meadow species.Predominantly emergent marsh/wet meadow species.
Some vertebrate wildlife species present; frogs andSome vertebrate wildlife species present; frogs and
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Inspection and MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance
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Reese, A.J., Presler, H.H., 2005
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4 - yr Forebay Maintenance - June 2008
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Current 3Current 3--yr Maintenance Plan yr Maintenance Plan
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MaintenanceMaintenance The The forebayforebay to the gravel wetland, and to the gravel wetland, and
probably all stormwater systems may probably all stormwater systems may p obab y a s o a e sys e s ayp obab y a s o a e sys e s aybecome a source of contamination as the become a source of contamination as the system agessystem ages——maintenance is essentialmaintenance is essentialy gy g
Improved forebay designs would include aImproved forebay designs would include a Improved forebay designs would include a Improved forebay designs would include a deeper pool of water in excess of a meter, deeper pool of water in excess of a meter, or a deep sump catch basin or proprietaryor a deep sump catch basin or proprietaryor a deep sump catch basin or proprietary or a deep sump catch basin or proprietary treatment device for removal of solids.treatment device for removal of solids.
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MaintenanceMaintenance
Sediments and plant debris stored in theSediments and plant debris stored in the Sediments and plant debris stored in the Sediments and plant debris stored in the forebay may be reforebay may be re--suspended and released suspended and released in subsequent storms Routinein subsequent storms Routinein subsequent storms. Routine in subsequent storms. Routine maintenance is an important component in maintenance is an important component in maintaining performancemaintaining performance——22--3 year interval3 year intervalmaintaining performancemaintaining performance 22 3 year interval.3 year interval.
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Materials and Installation CostMaterials and Installation CostMaterials and Installation CostMaterials and Installation CostTechnology Cost: $/Acre IC
Vegetated Swale 11 200 00$Vegetated Swale 11,200.00$ Retention Pond 13,700.00$
$Gravel Wetland 22,300.00$ Bioretention 15,000 ‐ 25,000, ,HDPE Chamber 34,000.00$
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Greenland Case StudyGreenland Case Study
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CASE STUDY: Greenland MeadowsCASE STUDY: Greenland MeadowsCASE STUDY: Greenland MeadowsCASE STUDY: Greenland Meadows
Packard Development, Conservation Law Foundation, Packard Development, Conservation Law Foundation, UNHSC (2005UNHSC (2005 P t)P t)UNHSC (2005UNHSC (2005-- Present) Present)
Protection of impaired watersProtection of impaired waters——Pickering Brook Pickering Brook pp gg >15,000 Average Daily Traffic count >15,000 Average Daily Traffic count
Involves the use:Involves the use:Involves the use:Involves the use: daily street vacuumingdaily street vacuuming a porous asphalt parking lota porous asphalt parking lot
b f i filt ti f ft ffb f i filt ti f ft ff subsurface infiltration of rooftop runoffsubsurface infiltration of rooftop runoff a gravel wetland a gravel wetland Combined as a treatment trainCombined as a treatment train
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Rooftops with Subsurface Infiltration
Gravel Wetland
Standard Pavement with Subsurface Infiltration
Porous Asphalt-~4 ac.
Entire site is treated by filtration either porous pavement subsurface infiltration or gravel wetland
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Entire site is treated by filtration, either porous pavement, subsurface infiltration, or gravel wetland,
or combination of methods
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3 mos later3 mos later
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3 years later3 years later
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Discharge to Impaired WaterDischarge to Impaired WaterDischarge to Impaired WaterDischarge to Impaired Water
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TMDL Impaired WatershedTMDL Impaired WatershedTMDL Impaired WatershedTMDL Impaired Watershed
NHDOT Exit 2NHDOT Exit 2NHDOT Exit 2 NHDOT Exit 2 Park and RidePark and Ride
GW use forGW use forGW use for GW use for 401 WQ 401 WQ CertificationCertificationCertificationCertification
Used widely Used widely by NHDOT on by NHDOT on II--93 and 93 and RtRt 16 16 ExpansionExpansion
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NHDOT Install Exit 5NHDOT Install Exit 5NHDOT Install Exit 5 NHDOT Install Exit 5
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FundingFundingFundingFundingFunding is provided by the Cooperative Institute for
C t l d E t i E i t l T h lCoastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology (CICEET) whose mission is to support the scientific development of innovative technologiesscientific development of innovative technologies for understanding and reversing the impacts of coastal and estuarine contamination and degradation.
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