StormwaterPA - 5.8.2 Disconnection from Storm Sewers

5.8.2 Disconnection from Storm Sewers

Overview
National Perspective
Pennsylvania
PA BMP Manual

From The Foreword |
BMP Manual |
Non-Structural BMPs |
Structural BMPs |

5.8.2 Disconnection from Storm Sewers

Minimize stormwater volume by disconnecting impervious roads and driveways and directing runoff to grassed swales and/or bioretention areas to infiltrate.

Non-Structural BMPs

Protect Sensitive/Special Value Resources
Cluster and Concentrate
- 5.5.1 Cluster uses
- 5.5.2 Concentrate thru smart growth practices
Minimize disturbance/minimize maintenance
Reduce Impervious cover
- 5.7.1 Reduce Street Imperviousness
- 5.7.2 Reduce Parking Imperviousness
Disconnect/Distribute/Decentralize
- 5.8.1 Rooftop Disconnection
- 5.8.2 Disconnection from Storm Sewers
Source Control
- 5.9.1 Streetsweeping