Stormwater ponds are areas that temporarily collect stormwater runoff and release it at a controlled rate. The ponds improve the quality of the runoff by allowing the suspended solids to settle. There are three basic pond types:
Also known as a retention pond, these are typically dry
There is a dry pond on the east side of the Community Knowledge Campus beside the running track. This type of pond allows the area to be utilized as a sports field during dry periods.
Primarily used for quantity control
Not normally effective in removing sediments or other contaminants
Also known as a detention pond, always has water in it
This allows the area to be enhanced aesthetically. There is a wet pond in Pinnacle Ridge that includes a fountain, paved walkways, benches, vegetation, etc..
Its primary function is to remove sediments and trap floating scum and debris
By utilizing existing wetlands into our storm system, we reduce our impact to the natural environment.
There are wetlands in Crystal Lake
Wetlands provide the most improvement to stormwater quality
Their primary function is to remove pollutants by aquatic vegetation and microbiological processes
They recharge the base flow of the groundwater
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