Dauphin Conservation District has a unique demonstration site on their
Ag Center property, showing sixteen BMPs of eliminating or reducing
problems associated with stormwater runoff. A set of fact sheets was
developed and are located at each BMP for those taking the site walking
tour. Printing costs were covered in this mini-grant.
Fact Sheets:
BMPs must be designed and built for the specific conditions and
intended use at each site. The information contained in the Fact Sheets
should be considered as general guidelines only and not as design
specifications applicable at every site.
Filter
Strip (PDF) - Filter strips remove sediment and other pollutants
from runoff.
Sub-Surface
Infiltration Areas (PDF) - These areas reduce the volume of stormwater
runoff leaving a site.
Bioretention
Areas (PDF) - Landscaping features adapted for filtering pollutants
from runoff.
Porous
Asphalt (PDF) - Used in place of traditional impervious paving
materials.
Porous
Block Pavers (PDF) - Used in place of traditional impervious paving
materials.
Vegetated
Swale (PDF) - Vegetated swales are an alternative to traditional
storm sewer systems.
Turf
Pavers (PDF) - Used in place of traditional impervious paving
materials.
Detention
Ponds (PDF) - Detention ponds temporarily store stormwater runoff.
Porous
Concrete (PDF) - Used in place of traditional impervious concrete,
it decreases runoff.
Stormwater
Treatment (PDF) - A unit installed online or offline that filters
contaminants from runoff.
Vegetative
Stabilization (PDF) - Permanent vegetation can prevent erosion
by wind or water.
Inlet
Protection (PDF) - A catch basin insert with a filter is installed
in a storm drain.
Rain
Garden (PDF) - Small-scale bioretention areas that increase water
quality.
Rain
Barrels (PDF) - Rain barrels reduce the amount of stormwater runoff
flowing to an area.
