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3.2 INFILTRATION TRENCH Type of BMP LID - Infiltration Treatment Mechanisms Infiltration, Evapotranspiration (when vegetated), Evaporation Maximum Drainage Area 10-acres Other Names None Description Infiltration trenches are shallow excavated areas that are filled with rock material to create a subsurface reservoir layer. The trench is sized to store the design capture volume, VBMP, in the void space between the rocks. Over a period of 72 hours, the stormwater infiltrates through the bottom of the trench into the surrounding soil. Infiltration basins are highly effective in removing all targeted pollutants from stormwater runoff. Figure 1 shows the components of an infiltration trench. The section shows the reservoir layer and observation well, which is used to monitor water depth. An overflow pipe that is used to bypass flows once the trench fills with stormwater is also shown. Site Considerations Location The use of infiltration trenches may be restricted by concerns over groundwater contamination, soil permeability, and clogging at the site. See the applicable WQMP for any specific feasibility considerations for using infiltration BMPs. Where this BMP is being used, the soil beneath the basin must be thoroughly evaluated in a geotechnical report since the underlying soils are critical to the basin’s long term performance. These basins may not be appropriate for the following site conditions: • Industrial sites or locations where spills of toxic materials may occur. • Sites with very low soil infiltration rates. • Sites with high groundwater tables or excessively high soil infiltration rates, where pollutants can affect groundwater quality. • Sites with unstabi