Science Research Paper
The Effectiveness OF Bioswales
Written By
Jake Davis
Do you know what a bioswale is? Well I’m sure most of you don't. Bioswales are actually unsung heroes. They do many things that make a difference in our society. They make sure excess runoff water does not affect our houses and can even be better than concrete drainage systems. There are many different things about a bioswale that defines it, such as what is made of, the great environmental benefits. I have decided to do an experiment on Bioswales to try to introduce people to bioswales and discover what kind of bioswale works best.
What A Bioswale Is:
Many of you may not know what a bioswale is when asked. A bioswale is actually a type of drainage system. Bioswales are an earth made ‘gutter’ They are long vegetated ditches that collect excess storm water. They are filled with plants, dirt, and other permeable earth along the sides of different constructed areas. According to http://www.esf.edu/ere/endreny/GICalculator/BioswaleIntro.html, bioswlaes are “Linear, vegetated ditches which allow for the conveyance, filtration and inflitration of stormwater.” Bioswales are also known as filter strips, grass swales and other names. …show more content…
During a rainstorm, lots of runoff water will be shed off the road, and spill onto the sides. Bioswales absorb this water
Parking lot island/ medians. Parking lots shed lots of runoff storm water, and parking lot bioswales are designed to let the water run into it, allowiing for the
The Effectiveness OF Bioswales
Written By
Jake Davis
Do you know what a bioswale is? Well I’m sure most of you don't. Bioswales are actually unsung heroes. They do many things that make a difference in our society. They make sure excess runoff water does not affect our houses and can even be better than concrete drainage systems. There are many different things about a bioswale that defines it, such as what is made of, the great environmental benefits. I have decided to do an experiment on Bioswales to try to introduce people to bioswales and discover what kind of bioswale works best.
What A Bioswale Is:
Many of you may not know what a bioswale is when asked. A bioswale is actually a type of drainage system. Bioswales are an earth made ‘gutter’ They are long vegetated ditches that collect excess storm water. They are filled with plants, dirt, and other permeable earth along the sides of different constructed areas. According to http://www.esf.edu/ere/endreny/GICalculator/BioswaleIntro.html, bioswlaes are “Linear, vegetated ditches which allow for the conveyance, filtration and inflitration of stormwater.” Bioswales are also known as filter strips, grass swales and other names. …show more content…
During a rainstorm, lots of runoff water will be shed off the road, and spill onto the sides. Bioswales absorb this water
Parking lot island/ medians. Parking lots shed lots of runoff storm water, and parking lot bioswales are designed to let the water run into it, allowiing for the