Biofilters: A Natural Approach to Storm Water Pollutant Removal

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Bioswales and constructed wetlands are under increasing use to address pollutants in storm water runoff. However, many installations of these BMPs have failed or have not been as successful as hoped. This interactive online course provides a discussion of the concepts of biofilters. Most of the failures can be attributed to insufficient information being available or to bad or no expert input into the design, construction, vegetating, or maintenance of the bioswale or constructed wetland. This course is intended to provide information on the design and use of biofilters so that designers will be able to make better decisions on the design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of these Best Management Practices.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate the basic concepts of bioswales, vegetated filter strips and constructed wetlands
Illustrate how soils influence the pollutant removal ability of biofilters
Recognize the importance of microorganisms in pollutant removal
Discuss the mechanisms by which vegetation assists in removing storm water pollutants
List the hydrologic and hydraulic design properties necessary for a bioswale
Explain the removal efficiencies that can be expected from a well-constructed bioswale and a well-constructed wetland

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.

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