Tree Box Filters
Additional Resources:
• UFC 3-210-10, Low Impact Development
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http://www.lid-stormwater.net/treeboxfilter_specs.htm
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http://www.filterra.com/index.php/product/
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Tree box filters are concrete structures installed in-ground to control
storm runoff quality and volume before entering a catch basin or the
surrounding subsoil. The structures are filled with soil filter media and
typically planted with trees or shrubs but smaller vegetation may also be
utilized. Regardless the plant type, species with noninvasive root systems
should be selected to maintain soil infiltration rates. Tree box filters are
generally found on sidewalks alongside streets due to the added aesthetic
value however this stormwater control technique can be used for a variety of
applications. The number of units required will depend on site hydrology,
climate, topology and tree box filter size.
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