New Retrofit Technologies for Stormwater Treatment Andy Erickson, Research Fellow St. Anthony Falls Laboratory May 18, 2011
Minnesota Filter Trenches (Prior Lake, MN) Photo Courtesy: A. Erickson
Minnesota Filter Permeable Weir Photo Courtesy: VLAWMO and EOR
Minnesota Filter Ditch Check Dams (under development)
Minnesota Filter Ditch Check Dams (under development) Longitudinal Profile Minnesota Filter Coarse Aggregate Natural Soil
“Minnesota Filter” (e.g., sand with 5% iron filings, Maplewood, MN) Photo Courtesy: A. Erickson
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Photo Courtesy: A. Erickson
Conclusions There are technologies available for stormwater retrofits –Minnesota Filter for dissolved pollutants –SAFL Baffle for suspended sediment There are many retrofit opportunities in MN and beyond
Iron Enhanced Sand Filter, Prior Lake, MN (photo courtesy A. Erickson) Questions? For more information, contact: Andy Erickson