Birdsall Services Group worked closely with Philadelphia Water Department personnel to design and develop a prototype infiltration unit associated with a water and sewer project on Sepviva Street. The actual unit was designed to provide collection of stormwater along the curb edge at points associated with tree pits, thereby providing, collection, storage and infiltration. Birdsall worked with the prefabrication manufacturer and the contractor to develop and install the units as a trial. The units were intended to be used in sequence with other storage systems such as trenches, and help to promote healthy tree growth by directing stormwater to the root growth areas.
Contacts:
Designer Gerald DeFelicis, RLA & Engineer Anthony LaRosa, PE
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