Location: 41.46578°N 71.45306°W
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Site Description: This site is located in South Kingstown, near the right bank of the Narrow River along Torrey Road. It can be found at the cross street of Middlebridge Road. Stormwater enters a series of depressions filled with large rock and grass called a bio retention trench through multiple entry points along Torrey Road. The first basin, filled with rock, is design to accumulate sand and sediment. To keep the basin working properly, it’s important to prevent sand and silt from accumulating in the grassy areas. If too much sediment builds up, the stormwater won’t be able to drain effectively, and the soil won’t be able to remove pollutants. The soil in the basin acts as a filter to clean the stormwater. If the basin reaches full capacity, excess stormwater is relieved through a culvert under Middlebridge Road. After a rainstorm, the stormwater captured in the series of basins should be absorbed into the soil within 24-48 hours. There are bio retention trenches on both sides of Torrey Road.
Photo-Video Tips: To take photos or videos, stand near the corner of Torrey Road and Middlebridge Road. Look upstream towards the top of the hill on Torrey Road and capture the stormwater flowing into the bio retention basins. Additionally, you can capture footage of the stormwater in the bio retention basin itself. These shots will help confirm that the system is working as intended.
Observation on 12/11/2024: 11:55am -
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): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: Yes
Notes/Comments:
After an earlier visit to the site today I saw a heavy cell approaching and went down to take a look. On the north side of Torrey Rd there was a small amount of standing water in the first collection ” bucket” below the initial stone collection area. I passed the site an hour later and the area had fully drained.
Observation on 12/11/2024: 8:12am -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Moderate Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: No
Notes/Comments:
Tried to catch heaviest rain of the morning, took video on arrival, again at 9:15.Stayed to observe projected heavier rain which didn’t materialize. Poor reception, couldn’t access radar.
Observation on 12/11/2024: 12:19am -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Moderate 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:
It’s been raining since approximately 0600. Steady rain with bouts of heavy rain
Observation on 11/21/2024: 9:40am -
How recently did it rain: More than 48 hours ago
How heavy was that rain: Moderate Rain
Is anything preventing water from flowing into the system (e.g., debris, trash, vegetation): Partially
Is there standing water in the system: No
Notes/Comments:
Monitored through 10:00 to catch the heaviest rain. Checked just after it started to taper off – not a lot of water flowing through the system even after the heaviest. Will watch radar for any heavier rain this afternoon.
Observation on 10/7/2024: 11:30am -
How recently did it rain: Raining at the time
How heavy was that rain: Moderate 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:
We had rec’d about 1.5″ in about 2 hour period.
