StormwaterStormwater BMPsBMPs
Los AngelesLos Angeles
Storm Drain System…Storm Drain System…
Sediment and trash on the river bottomSediment and trash on the river bottom
Clean water…Clean water…
A legacy to leaveA legacy to leave
for our kids…for our kids…
Sediment flows to the Storm Drains…Sediment flows to the Storm Drains…
Oils and GreaseOils and Grease
wash Intowash Into
drains…drains…
IndustrialIndustrial
ManufacturingManufacturing
Pollutants enter thePollutants enter the
air via smokestacksair via smokestacks
Add rain to
the mix…
To the river it goes…To the river it goes…
StormwaterStormwater BMPsBMPs
Structural BMPsStructural BMPs
Non-Structural BMPsNon-Structural BMPs
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Grass StripGrass Strip
Grass SwaleGrass Swale
Wetland Vegetation SwaleWetland Vegetation Swale
The Best WaterThe Best Water
Filtration SystemFiltration System
On Earth…On Earth…
Bioswale & Natural AreaBioswale & Natural Area
BioretentionBioretention is a soil and plant-based stormwater managementis a soil and plant-based stormwater management
best management practice (BMP) employed to filter runoffbest management practice (BMP) employed to filter runoff
from developed communitiesfrom developed communities
BioretentionBioretention
Ongoing Bio-Retention ResearchOngoing Bio-Retention Research
at the University of Marylandat the University of Maryland
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Detention Basin (Dry) - Concrete orDetention Basin (Dry) - Concrete or
Lined Tank/Basin With Open Surface…Lined Tank/Basin With Open Surface…
Detention Basin (Dry) - Surface Grass-Detention Basin (Dry) - Surface Grass-
Lined Basin That Empties Out After ALined Basin That Empties Out After A
StormStorm
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Combination of Media or Layered MediaCombination of Media or Layered Media
Other MediaOther Media
SandSand
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Combination of Media or Layered MediaCombination of Media or Layered Media
Other MediaOther Media
SandSand
Geotextiles are layered toGeotextiles are layered to
provide filtration andprovide filtration and
stabilization of soilstabilization of soil
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Combination of Media or Layered MediaCombination of Media or Layered Media
Other MediaOther Media
SandSand
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Other MediaOther Media
Street Inlet Filter TrapsStreet Inlet Filter Traps
• Catch Basin Inserts/FiltersCatch Basin Inserts/Filters
Ultra-DrainGuard Ultra-GrateGuardUltra-DrainGuard Ultra-GrateGuard
• Curb Inlet Inserts/FiltersCurb Inlet Inserts/Filters
Ultra-CurbGuardUltra-CurbGuard
Earth Saver™Earth Saver™
Inventor of theInventor of the
Rice StrawRice Straw WattleWattle
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Combination of Media or Layered MediaCombination of Media or Layered Media
Other MediaOther Media
SandSand
Infiltration SystemsInfiltration Systems
UndergroundUnderground
Sand FilterSand Filter
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
AsphaltAsphalt
Modular Concrete BlockModular Concrete Block
Poured ConcretePoured Concrete
Green ParkingGreen Parking
GeoLink™GeoLink™
ArticulatedArticulated
Concrete BlocksConcrete Blocks
Green ParkingGreen Parking
Orange Bowl in Miami, FloridaOrange Bowl in Miami, Florida
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Retention Pond (Wet)Retention Pond (Wet)
Surface Pond With a Permanent PoolSurface Pond With a Permanent Pool
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Wetland -Wetland - BasinBasin With Open Water SurfacesWith Open Water Surfaces
Wetland -Wetland - ChannelChannel With Wetland BottomWith Wetland Bottom
Bioswale & Natural AreaBioswale & Natural Area
Lexington Fayette Urban County GovernmentLexington Fayette Urban County Government
Montavesta Road Stormwater ImprovementsMontavesta Road Stormwater Improvements
Lexington KentuckyLexington Kentucky
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Bio FiltersBio Filters
Detention BasinsDetention Basins
Infiltration (Percolation) TrenchInfiltration (Percolation) Trench
Media FiltersMedia Filters
Porous PavementPorous Pavement
Retention PondsRetention Ponds
Wetland BasinsWetland Basins
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Hydrodynamic DevicesHydrodynamic Devices
Swirl ConcentratorsSwirl Concentrators
Separation SystemsSeparation Systems
BaySaver®
Stormwater Treatment Systems
Confined Space EntryConfined Space Entry Procedures RequiredProcedures Required
to Maintain Some Stormwater BMPsto Maintain Some Stormwater BMPs
CDS TechnologiesCDS Technologies
StormwaterStormwater
Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTsGross Pollutant Traps (GPTs))
AquaShield™AquaShield™
Aqua-Swirl™ ConcentratorAqua-Swirl™ Concentrator
StormwaterStormwater BMPsBMPs
StructuralStructural BMPsBMPs
Non-StructuralNon-Structural BMPsBMPs
Non-StructuralNon-Structural BMPsBMPs
Areas of FocusAreas of Focus
 Public outreach/education for homeownersPublic outreach/education for homeowners
 Public Involvement/ParticipationPublic Involvement/Participation
 Illicit Discharge Detection & EliminationIllicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff ControlConstruction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
 Post-Construction Storm Water Management inPost-Construction Storm Water Management in
NewNew Development & RedevelopmentDevelopment & Redevelopment
 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping forPollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for
MunicipalMunicipal OperationsOperations
Non-StructuralNon-Structural BMPsBMPs
Source ControlsSource Controls
Pet Waste CollectionPet Waste Collection
Automobile MaintenanceAutomobile Maintenance
Vehicle WashingVehicle Washing
Illegal Dumping ControlIllegal Dumping Control
Landscaping and Lawn CareLandscaping and Lawn Care
Pest ControlPest Control
Parking Lot and Street CleaningParking Lot and Street Cleaning
Roadway and Bridge MaintenanceRoadway and Bridge Maintenance
Septic System ControlsSeptic System Controls
Storm Drain System ControlsStorm Drain System Controls
Alternative Discharge Options for Chlorinated WaterAlternative Discharge Options for Chlorinated Water
Locating and identifying drains using GPS technologyLocating and identifying drains using GPS technology
Non-StructuralNon-Structural BMPsBMPs
Materials ManagementMaterials Management
Alternative ProductsAlternative Products
Hazardous Materials StorageHazardous Materials Storage
Road Salt Application and StorageRoad Salt Application and Storage
Spill Response and PreventionSpill Response and Prevention
Used Oil RecyclingUsed Oil Recycling
Materials ManagementMaterials Management
Non-StructuralNon-Structural BMPsBMPs
Additional BMPsAdditional BMPs
Airplane Deicing Fluid Recovery SystemAirplane Deicing Fluid Recovery System
Catch Basin CleaningCatch Basin Cleaning
CoveringsCoverings
Employee TrainingEmployee Training
Flow DiversionFlow Diversion
Handling and Disposal of ResidualsHandling and Disposal of Residuals
Highway Ice and Snow Removal OperationsHighway Ice and Snow Removal Operations
Internal ReportingInternal Reporting
Materials InventoryMaterials Inventory
Preventative MaintenancePreventative Maintenance
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Spill Prevention PlanningSpill Prevention Planning
Stormwater Contamination AssessmentStormwater Contamination Assessment
Visual InspectionsVisual Inspections
Clean water…Clean water…
A legacy to leaveA legacy to leave
for our kids…for our kids…
Thanks…Thanks…
We Give You the Calm AFTER the StormWe Give You the Calm AFTER the Storm

Stormwater BMPs