Stormwater can recharge aquifers through infiltration basins, such as stormwater ponds. This is a common practice and is an option being evaluated as part of the Council’s water supply study.

The $3.7-million project was developed to reduce bacteria levels in the city of Torrance’s Herondo Drain by improving water quality in three stormwater basins.

The basin is designed to handle roughly 25% of the stormwater runoff from the lot. Even with the loss of spaces, Oak Hill remains the largest lot on campus, with 455 available parking spaces.

New stormwater basin reduces flows into Philadelphia sewer system. ... The basin is designed to provide infiltration for a 1-inch rainstorm and detention of water for up to 100-year storms. Creation ...

Identified as the leading cause of contamination in Puget Sound and other surface water bodies across the state, stormwater runoff has long been viewed as a problem. Solutions have focused on ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This summer, the City of South Lake Tahoe is building stormwater drains to address localized flooding and reduce runoff pollution on Barton Avenue, Helen Avenue, and ...

BROOK PARK, Ohio -- A feasibility study indicates that a retention basin at Wedo Park and a detention basin near Wengler Drive could ease residential stormwater flooding problems. City Engineer Ed ...