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.
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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.