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http://dx.doi.org/10.17663/JWR.2018.20.1.072

Performance Assessment and Design Evaluation of Bioretention Planter Boxes Treating Urban Stormwater Runoff  

Guerra, Heidi B. (Department of Environmental Engineering, Hanseo University)
Park, Kisoo (Department of Environmental Engineering, Hanseo University)
Kim, Youngchul (Department of Environmental Engineering, Hanseo University)
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Journal of Wetlands Research / v.20, no.1, 2018 , pp. 72-79 More about this Journal
Abstract
Two planter boxes were monitored during their initial year of operation to be able to assess their stormwater runoff and pollutant reduction capabilities and investigate on the design factors affecting their performance. One of the planter boxes provided 85-100% runoff volume reduction for rainfall less than 15 mm and rainfall intensities lower than 5 mm/hr. This reduced to 50-64% during higher rainfall intensities and depths of up to 50 mm. Suspended solids, organics, nutrients, and heavy metals were satisfactorily removed at a range of 40-95%. The other planter box, however, did not produce outflow in all the events and allowed total capture of stormwater. The uncertainty regarding the fate of the runoff in that case required an investigation of the planter box's actual drainage and underground conditions which was deemed outside the scope of the study. Nonetheless, several design improvements and retrofits were suggested based on the provisions of current design guidelines to ensure that the hydraulic and water quality goals are achieved without potential damage to nearby structures. Moreover, continuous monitoring data is required to provide more accurate design evaluation and can serve as a guide in the construction of similar facilities in the future.
Keywords
design evaluation; low impact development; planter box; stormwater management; urban runoff;
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