Wet detention definition

Wet detention means the collection and temporary storage of stormwater in a permanently wet impoundment in such a manner as to provide for treatment through physical, chemical, and biological processes with subsequent gradual release of the stormwater.

Examples of Wet detention in a sentence

  • Wet detention systems are the recommended BMP for sites with moderate to high water table conditions.

  • Wet detention systems offer an effective alternative for the long term control of water levels in the pond, provide a predictable recovery of storage volumes within the pond, and are easily maintained by the maintenance entity.