Infiltration trenchesShallow excavations filled with gravel or other material to create temporary storage and to enhance the natural capacity of the ground to infiltrate. Infiltration trenches would typically be used to intercept surface runoff drainage (e.g. drainage from roof or other impervious areas) or to convey water towards a detention pond. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commissionhttps://demo-water.devel5cph.eea.europa.eu/freshwater/admin/resources/glossary/infiltration-trencheshttps://demo-water.devel5cph.eea.europa.eu/freshwater/admin/++resource++plone-logo.svg
Infiltration trenches
Shallow excavations filled with gravel or other material to create temporary storage and to enhance the natural capacity of the ground to infiltrate. Infiltration trenches would typically be used to intercept surface runoff drainage (e.g. drainage from roof or other impervious areas) or to convey water towards a detention pond. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission
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Infiltration trenches
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Shallow excavations filled with gravel or other material to create temporary storage and to enhance the natural capacity of the ground to infiltrate. Infiltration trenches would typically be used to intercept surface runoff drainage (e.g. drainage from roof or other impervious areas) or to convey water towards a detention pond. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission