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Record 1 2002-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

Detention facilities operate by storing excess flow during the most intense portion of the storm and then releasing this flow ....

CONT

One proposed method of handling storm runoff is that it be piped to holding reservoirs underground and gradually run through treatment plants.

Key term(s)
  • stormwater detention basin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Ouvrage placé près des stations d'épuration des eaux usées, afin d'éviter une surcharge brutale de la station.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alcantarillas y drenaje
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