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On Campus BMP
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Villanova Bio-Infiltration Traffic Island |
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Storm Events |
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Figures 1-3
illustrate the performance of the Traffic Island during a
storm event over 48 hrs.
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Figure 1: The basin fills up during a storm event. |
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Figure 2: Significant infiltration within the basin after 24 hrs. |
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Figure 3: Almost complete infiltration after 48 hrs. of infiltration. |
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Figures 4-6 illustrate the performance of the
Bio-Infiltration Traffic Island during colder seasons.
Graphical representation of storm events in January 2005 |
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Figure 4: Snow cover in the Traffic Island after snow storm. |
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Figure 5: Snow surrounding the Traffic Island with melting water in the basin. |
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Figure 6: Snowmelt at Traffic Island. Water remains within basin. |
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Figures 7-9 illustrate the performance of the
Bio-Infiltration Traffic Island during warmer seasons.
Graphical representation of storm events in July 2005 |
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Figure 7: Lush vegetation within and surrounding the basin. |
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Figure 8: A full basin during a storm event. Plants are capable of surviving in water for long periods. |
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Figure 9: Weir flow during a storm event. |
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