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Rain gardens

Year
n.d.
Abstract
Rain gardens are relatively small depressions in the ground that can act as infiltration points for roof water and other ‘clean’ surface water – i.e. water that is low in contamination levels.
Rain gardens are most likely to be implemented on private property close to buildings. In order for roof water to reach a rain garden, property downpipes are often disconnected from the drainage system and redirected.
Rain gardens should be planted up with native vegetation that is happy with occasional inundations.
Authors
susdrain
Publisher
susdrain
Source type
Website