As communities grow, the need for diverting and the need for
collecting water in designated areas increase. When heavy storms hit an
area for an extend period of time stormwater runoff often overwhelms
city sewers and can damage nearby streams and rivers through erosion.
Being able to efficiently handle the stormwater and the excess water as
close to it's source can save a city millions in costly repairs that
would otherwise be directed at correcting erosion or controlling
flooding. A common method for managing stormwater is to build a basin.
Basins are meant to collect the water, and release it at a rate the
prevents flooding or erosion. These ponds are great for the community
only require yearly
Retention ponds used to manage excess water from storm runoff to prevent flooding and downstream erosion, and improve water quality in an adjacent river, stream, lake or bay.
Both detention basins and retention basins are ways in which flood damage reduction can be accomplished
Improved water quality in surrounding water bodies. Retention ponds manage stormwater quantity and quality, lessening the transfer of pollutants and chemicals into nearby water bodies.
Identifying and repairing areas of erosion - A few times a year and after major storms, check for gullies and other disturbances on the bank.
removing sediment and debris - Keeping pipes clear of debris and removing sediment ensures proper function. Remove debris around and in ponds before it reaches the outlets to prevent problems.
Maintaining vegetation - The amount of maintenance depends on the type of vegetation surrounding the basin. Some grasses need weekly mowing, and others can be maintained a couple of times a year.
What Retention Ponds Are Used For
Retention ponds are basins that catch runoff from higher elevation areas. These retention ponds are often created near areas that are up and coming and have seen a significant increase in population, to the point they are required in many instances with new development of buildings, parking lots and roads.Retention ponds used to manage excess water from storm runoff to prevent flooding and downstream erosion, and improve water quality in an adjacent river, stream, lake or bay.
Both detention basins and retention basins are ways in which flood damage reduction can be accomplished
Improved water quality in surrounding water bodies. Retention ponds manage stormwater quantity and quality, lessening the transfer of pollutants and chemicals into nearby water bodies.
- Aesthetic appeal. A retention pond may enhance aesthetics via plant selection, plant placement, topography and pedestrian access options.
- Increased biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as the variation of life forms in a given ecosystem. Landscaping with ponds and different varieties of plants can add to the the natural environment.
- Wildlife habitat. Retention ponds provide habitats for animals, organisms and insects.
- Water conservation. Water that is stored in retention ponds is available for non-potable human uses such as irrigation.
- Flood prevention. Stormwater quantity reductions minimize the risk of flooding in nearby areas.
- Minimization of erosion. Stormwater quantity reductions minimize erosion in the nearby area and along the banks of water bodies.
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Maintaining a Stormwater Pond
is simple for the experts and one of the most important maintenance needed for either of these basins is to ensure that the orifice does not become blocked or clogged. Keeping the pipes clear of debris will ensure the ponds and basins are functioning properly. Keeping up with maintenance can reduce costly repairs in the future. Other maintenance includes:Identifying and repairing areas of erosion - A few times a year and after major storms, check for gullies and other disturbances on the bank.
removing sediment and debris - Keeping pipes clear of debris and removing sediment ensures proper function. Remove debris around and in ponds before it reaches the outlets to prevent problems.
Maintaining vegetation - The amount of maintenance depends on the type of vegetation surrounding the basin. Some grasses need weekly mowing, and others can be maintained a couple of times a year.
