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| Infiltration practices, such as bioretention devices and infiltration basins, are a common requirement of stormwater management permits. These practices can vary in size and appearance, but they are all designed to trap and pond water while it slowly seeps into the soil. To prevent failure, infiltration practices require extra care while being constructed and continual maintenance. If an infiltration practice is located on your property, the recommendations below should be followed to prolong their life and reduce the potential for more expensive maintenance or rebuilds in the future. | Infiltration practices, such as bioretention devices and infiltration basins, are a common requirement of stormwater management permits. These practices can vary in size and appearance, but they are all designed to trap and pond water while it slowly seeps into the soil. To prevent failure, infiltration practices require extra care while being constructed and continual maintenance. If an infiltration practice is located on your property, the recommendations below should be followed to prolong their life and reduce the potential for more expensive maintenance or rebuilds in the future. | ||
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| =====Discuss construction process and expectations with contractor.===== | =====Discuss construction process and expectations with contractor.===== | ||
| - | *Recommend that the contractor read and follow the [[Infiltration Practice Construction | + | *Recommend that the contractor read and follow the [[Infiltration Practice Construction]] document. |
| *Ask that infiltration practices be constructed after the site is vegetated to prevent the practice from failing prematurely due to construction runoff. | *Ask that infiltration practices be constructed after the site is vegetated to prevent the practice from failing prematurely due to construction runoff. | ||
| *Request that the contractor document each phase of construction with photos and provide receipts of materials used. | *Request that the contractor document each phase of construction with photos and provide receipts of materials used. | ||
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| Maintenance of infiltration practices is the responsibility of the property owner and are subject to inspection and orders for repairs. By following this guidance and performing regular maintenance, | Maintenance of infiltration practices is the responsibility of the property owner and are subject to inspection and orders for repairs. By following this guidance and performing regular maintenance, | ||
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| - | Additional information and guidance on how to maintain infiltration practices can be found on the [[Infiltration Guidance]] page. | ||
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