Bioswales and Rain Gardens

• Description: These are landscaped depressions designed to capture and treat stormwater runoff from urban areas like streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Water is filtered through plants, soil, and rocks, improving water quality before it is collected or allowed to infiltrate the ground.

• Applications: Urban parks, roadways, residential developments, and parking lots.

• Advantages: Enhances urban green space, reduces stormwater runoff, improves water quality, and can be used for stormwater harvesting in combination with detention systems.