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<p>Infiltration of stormwater into underlying soils is one the priority level 1. mechanisms to achieve MOECC Runoff Volume Control targets.
<p>Infiltration of stormwater into underlying soils is one the priority level 1. mechanisms to achieve MOECC Runoff Volume Control targets.
{{TextBox|1= Infiltration is promoted through a number of LID BMPs:
{{TextBox|1= Infiltration is promoted through a number of LID BMPs:
*[[Infiltration chambers and trenches]] (underground)
*[[Infiltration chambers]] (underground)
*[[Infiltration basins]] (surface)
*[[Infiltration trenches]] (underground)
*[[Dry ponds]] (surface)
*[[Bioretention cells]] (surface)
*[[Bioretention cells]] (surface)
*[[Bioswales]] (surface)
*[[Bioswales]] (surface)
<li>Where prohibitions and/or restrictions exist per approved Source Protection Plans (see MOECC guidance).
<li>Where prohibitions and/or restrictions exist per approved Source Protection Plans (see MOECC guidance).
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===Designing within constraints===
Infiltration can still be optimized over 'tight' soils with infiltration rates ≤ 15 mm/hr:
Infiltration can still be optimized over 'tight' soils with infiltration rates ≤ 15 mm/hr:
<li>[[Bioretention:_Partial_infiltration|Partially infiltrating bioretention]]</li></p>
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<li>[[Bioretention: Internal water storage |Bioretention with internal water storage]]</li>
<li>[[Bioretention:_Partial_infiltration|Partially infiltrating bioretention]]</li>
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Where infiltration is impossible, LID design alternatives exist which can still capture and retain stormwater:
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<li>[[Bioretention: Non-infiltrating | Bioretention planters]]</li>
<li>[[Bioretention: Non-infiltrating | Bioretention planters]]</li>