Biofilters: A Natural Approach to Storm Water Pollutant Removal

At the conclusion of the course you will be able to: Demonstrate the basic concepts of bioswales vegetated filter strips and constructed wetlandsIllustrate how soils influence the pollutant removal ability of biofiltersRecognize the importance of microorganisms in pollutant removalDiscuss the mechanisms by which vegetation assists in removing storm water pollutantsList the hydrologic and hydraulic design properties necessary for a bioswaleExplain the removal efficiencies that can be expected from a well-constructed bioswale and a well-constructed wetland