Soakwells

Soakwells

This factsheet details the benefits, design factors and target pollutants of soakwells.

Design Scale: Lot, Precinct, Street

Soakwells are a commonly used small-scale method of increasing infiltration into the ground as a way of managing stormwater. They generally consist of a vertical perforated cylinder and an open or perforated base, which provides maximum infiltration area. This fact sheet details the benefits, design factors and target pollutants of this WSUD asset.

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