Location: 41.80544°N 71.42951°W
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Site Description: This site is a Groundwork Rhode Island-designed tree filter located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, near Bucklin Park along Dexter St. The tree filter fills with stormwater during rain events, with the soil and tree working together to filter pollutants from the water as it drains into the ground. The tree also provides additional benefits to the community, such as heat reduction and beautification. Stormwater enters the site through a curb cut along Dexter St and accumulates or ponds in the tree filter area. When the system reaches full capacity, excess stormwater flows out the downstream curb cut, back onto the street, and into the storm drain. The captured stormwater should absorb into the soil within 24-48 hours after a rainstorm.
Photo-Video Tips: Stand near the curb cut on Dexter St and document with video whether stormwater is flowing into the tree filter through the curb cut. Also, document that the tree filter is full of water, draining properly, and not flooding the roadway.
Observation on 10/21/2023: 4:40pm -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): No
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
Water flowing into both entrances.
Observation on 7/10/2023: 12:58pm -
How recently did it rain: Within the last hour
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Observation on 6/24/2023: 2:44pm -
How recently did it rain: 1-3 hours ago
How heavy was that rain: Heavy Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): No
Is there standing water in the system: No
Notes/Comments:
No water pooling in any of the tree filters, although the soil looks wet; however, large puddle of water by curb nearby suggests that water might not be entering the filters as intended.
