What is a bioswale?
A bioswale is a landscaping feature that acts as a filtration system for surface runoff water. They are environmentally friendly alternatives to stormwater sewer systems that merely drain unfiltered runoff water into our rivers and streams. Often found near parking lots and roadsides, bioswales filter silt and pollutants such as trash, bacteria, and harmful chemicals.
How does it work?
- Stormwater runs off surface pavement into a ditch leading to the bioswale
- Water is absorbed by soil and plants in the bioswale
- Pollutants and silt are filtered by the plants and rocks of the bioswale
- Cleaner stormwater is drained into our water system
Elements of a bioswale
- Downward sloping landscape, up to a 6% decline
- A ditch to control the flow of runoff water
- Soil, plants, and rocks that can handle tough environmental conditions
Benefits
- Filters silt and pollutants including trash and bacteria
- Absorbs harmful chemicals such as pesticides
- Treats stormwater quality and protects our environment
Bioswale in West Eugene by Living Concepts
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We service bioswale installation as well as bioswale design and maintenance for residential and commercial landscapes. Contact us to start building your bioswale today. (Link to contact)
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