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22 Ecology Embankment
n ecology embankment is a filter strip designed for impervious areas
with flow paths of 30 feet or less that can drain along their widest
dimension to grassy areas. Typical applications of ecology
embankments are for roads with limited right-of-way widths or for narrow
parking strips.
Ecology Embankment
Drainage
System
Feature
No
Vegetation
Zone
adjacent to
pavement
No
Vegetation
Zone
adjacent to
pavement
Vegetated
Filter
Vegetated
Filter
Vegetated
Filter
Media Bed
Media Bed
Underdrains
Problem
9
Erosion, scour, or
vehicular damage
Frequency
General
General
Problem
9
Remove sediment
deposits, re-level so slope
is even and flows pass
evenly through Ecology
Embankment. If Ecology
Embankment is
completely clogged it may
require more extensive
repair or replacement.
If you are unsure whether a problem exists, please contact a Professional Engineer.
Comments:
Key:
(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferable September)
(S) After any major storm (use 1-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).