Advancing Stormwater Biofilters

Abstract

This paper reviews the progress of the the Facility for Advancing Water Biofiltration (FAWB) towards proving the concept of biofiltration to improve the quality of stormwater, focusing primarily on bioretention systems. Institutional factors that influence their adoption and management are also reviewed. The laboratory and field-scale testing program that was undertaken in order to demonstrate the potential of biofiltration as an effective and reliable urban stormwater treatment technology is described and key findings are presented. Implications for practical implementation of stormwater biofilters are discussed and plans for future work are outlined. Show more