<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Bioretention basins/rain garden is a very suitable low-impact development (LID) practice for storm water management around the globe. By using this practice in urban areas, flash flooding problems can be decreased and the environment of an area can be improved. The concept of bioretention was introduced a few decades ago and has been proven to be the best management practice (BMP) for storm water in urban areas. Due to urbanisation, natural surface areas are converted into hard surfaces such as roads, through which water cannot infiltrate into the ground. Due to this, infiltration decreases and surface run-off increases, which causes depletion of ground water continuously. In this study, we mainly explain the bioretention concept and its function as derived from different studies. This review includes different scientists’ results for the performance of the bioretention system at different locations. A summary of the research findings by different scientists on the performance of bioretention systems is also provided, including the hydrologic and water quality performances. Finally, future work necessary to enhance the performance and widespread use of bioretention systems is also explained.</p></abstract>

Bioretention basins/rain garden is a very suitable low-impact development (LID) practice for storm water management around the globe. By using this practice in urban areas, flash flooding problems can be decreased and the environment of an area can be improved. The concept of bioretention was introduced a few decades ago and has been proven to be the best management practice (BMP) for storm water in urban areas. Due to urbanisation, natural surface areas are converted into hard surfaces such as roads, through which water cannot infiltrate into the ground. Due to this, infiltration decreases and surface run-off increases, which causes depletion of ground water continuously. In this study, we mainly explain the bioretention concept and its function as derived from different studies. This review includes different scientists’ results for the performance of the bioretention system at different locations. A summary of the research findings by different scientists on the performance of bioretention systems is also provided, including the hydrologic and water quality performances. Finally, future work necessary to enhance the performance and widespread use of bioretention systems is also explained.

A review of the bioretention system for sustainable storm water management in urban areas

University of Science and Technology, Department of Construction Environment Engineering, 283, Goyangdae-Ro, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223,

Materials and Geoenvironment

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Bioretention basins/rain garden is a very suitable low-impact development (LID) practice for storm water management around the globe. By using this practice in...

A review of the bioretention system for sustainable storm water management in urban areas

Published Online: Feb 18, 2017

Page range: 227 - 236

Received: Jul 27, 2016

Accepted: Sep 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rmzmag-2016-0020

Keywords
bioretention, storm water management, best management practices (BMPs), low-impact development (LID), urban area, rainfall run-off, flooding

© 2016 Muhammad Shafique, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

A review of the bioretention system for sustainable storm water management in urban areas

Published Online: Feb 18, 2017

Page range: 227 - 236

Received: Jul 27, 2016

Accepted: Sep 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rmzmag-2016-0020

Keywordsbioretention, storm water management, best management practices (BMPs), low-impact development (LID), urban area, rainfall run-off, flooding

© 2016 Muhammad Shafique, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
bioretention, storm water management, best management practices (BMPs), low-impact development (LID), urban area, rainfall run-off, flooding