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Table 1

Green Infrastructure BMPs for Groundwater Recharge, Stormwater Runoff Runoff Quality, and/or Stormwater Runoff Quantity

Best Management PracticeStormwater Runoff Quality TSS Removal Rate (percent)Stormwater Runoff QuantityGroundwater RechargeMinimum Separation from Seasonal High Water Table (feet)
Cistern0YesNo--
Dry Well(a)0NoYes2
Grass Swale50 or lessNoNo2(e)\n1(f)
Green Roof0YesNo--
Manufactured Treatment Device(a)(g)50 or 80NoNoDependent upon the device
Pervious Paving System(a)80YesYes(b)\nNo(c)2(b)\n1(c)
Small-Scale Biotention80 or 90YesYes(b)\nNo(c)2(b)\n1(c)
Small-ScaleYes(b)2(b)
Bioretention80 or 90YesNo(c)1(c)
Basin(a)