advantage in a rain garden and provide the most cleaning and filtration benefits to the (LID, 2007). Therefore, the seeding or early planting of environment” drought resistant plants known to develop deep roots would be ideal. Potential Benefits Bioretention areas increase groundwater recharge, enhance the landscape, provide wind breaks, absorb noise, provide wildlife habitat, and reduce the urban heat island effect (MAPC). In addition, bioretention areas provide the following benefits: Conserves or establishes a unique and historical sense of natural identity (i.e. native plants) (, 2007). County, Promotes environmental education and responsibility (, 2007). Increases aesthetic appeal and thus real estate values by up to 20% (, 2007). Lessen storm-water runoff flow A study done in 2005 in showed that 98.8% of inflow from roof and precipitation was released through subsurface flow (Dietz, 2005). Improve storm-water quality According to County best practices manual, bioretention areas ’s have shown to efficiently reduce the following pollutants/contaminants (EPA, 2000). Total suspended solids 97% – Total Phosphorus 35%-65% – Total Nitrogen 33%-66% – Copper 36%-93% – Lead 24%-99% –
advantage in a rain garden and provide the most cleaning and filtration benefits to the environment” (LID, 2007). Therefore, the seeding or early planting of drought resistant plants known to develop deep roots would be ideal. Potential Benefits Bioretention areas increase groundwater recharge, enhance the landscape, provide wind breaks, absorb noise, provide wildlife habitat, and reduce the urban heat island effect (MAPC). In addition, bioretention areas provide the following benefits: Conserves or establishes a unique and historical sense of natural identity (i.e. native plants) (, 2007). County, Promotes environmental education and responsibility (, 2007). Increases aesthetic appeal and thus real estate values by up to 20% (, 2007). Lessen storm-water runoff flow A study done in 2005 in showed that 98.8% of inflow from roof and precipitation was released through subsurface flow (Dietz, 2005). Improve storm-water quality According to ’s County best practices manual, bioretention areas have shown to efficiently reduce the following pollutants/contaminants (EPA, 2000). Total suspended solids – 97% Total Phosphorus – 35%-65% Total Nitrogen – 33%-66% Copper – 36%-93% Lead – 24%-99%
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