Concentration, distribution, and fractionation of metals in the filter material of 29 bioretention facilities: a field study
Robert Furén, Heléne Österlund, Ryan J. Winston, R. Andrew Tirpak, Jay D. Dorsey, Joseph S. Smith, Maria Viklander, Godecke‐Tobias Blecken
Abstract
To maintain function in biofilters over time and reduce risk for leakage of metals, regular maintenance, including replacement of top layer is recommended. However, consider metal fractionation when handling material.
Topics & Concepts
FractionationBioretentionBiofilterEnvironmental scienceFilter (signal processing)Waste managementEnvironmental engineeringChemistryEngineeringChromatographySurface runoffEcologyBiologyStormwaterElectrical engineeringUrban Stormwater Management SolutionsUnderground infrastructure and sustainability