On Campus BMP Research
Villanova Stormwater Wetlands
 
 
Storm Events
 
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Figure 1: Just prior to wetland retrofit, Hurricane Floyd hit the area.

Figure 2: Site completely flooded by the hurricane.

Figure 3: During light and moderate storm events the low flow weir works quite efficiently.

Figure 4: Multiple pipes covey stormwater runoff into the wetlands.

Figure 5: During periods of rain, the water exits the sediment forebay via a cut out weir.

Note:
Figure 3: Notice how the plants have grown dense.