Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control: Vegetated Buffer
"Vegetated buffers are areas of either natural or established vegetation that are maintained to protect the water quality of neighboring areas. Buffer zones reduce the velocity of storm water runoff, provide an area for the runoff to permeate the soil, contribute to ground water recharge, and act as filters to catch sediment. The reduction in velocity also helps to prevent soil erosion." [from Factsheet Description]
Date Published
March 2003
March 2003
Publisher
US EPA, Office of Wastewater Management
Washington, DC (US)
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Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet, Electronic File
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet, Electronic File
Sub-Topics
Stormwater Management, Water Quality/Quantity, Buffers
Stormwater Management, Water Quality/Quantity, Buffers
State(s)/Region(s)
National
National
Keywords
Leaf characteristics, Leaf characteristics, Phase II, Phase II, NPDES, NPDES
Leaf characteristics, Leaf characteristics, Phase II, Phase II, NPDES, NPDES
Indexed By
SCUFR&I
SCUFR&I
