Abstract: The bioretention box includes a vault, a lid and a removable grate positioned within the lid, the combination of the vault, lid and grate being positionable with a dugout subgrade region and capable of supporting vehicular traffic within a parking area. Within the bioretention box is a treatment region to remove contaminants from storm water ingress. The treated water moves through openings in the bottom of the vault or through pipes to outside the vault, to a storm drain. The bioretention box includes overflow pipes which accommodate heavy storm water flows.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 5, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 25, 2014
Assignee:
BCRA Engineering
Inventors:
Donald G. Mellott, James B. Dort, Danielle J. Santman
Abstract: The bioretention box includes a vault, a lid and a removable grate positioned within the lid, the combination of the vault, lid and grate being positionable with a dugout subgrade region and capable of supporting vehicular traffic within a parking area. Within the bioretention box is a treatment region to remove contaminants from storm water ingress. The treated water moves through openings in the bottom of the vault or through pipes to outside the vault, to a storm drain. The bioretention box includes overflow pipes which accommodate heavy storm water flows.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 5, 2011
Publication date:
April 5, 2012
Applicant:
BCRA Engineering
Inventors:
Donald G. Mellott, James B. Dort, Danielle J. Santman