Location: 41.81746°N 71.44148°W
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Site Description: Located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, this site is an urban bioswale maintained by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. A bioswale is a long channel or trench that contains vegetation (such as grasses, flowers, and shrubs) and materials like soil, mulch, or stones to slow down rainwater and filter out pollutants. Stormwater can enter the site through four different curb breaks along San Souci Drive. The water then accumulates or ponds in the low depression made up of rocks, soil, grasses, and plants. The soil and grass act as a filtering mechanism to remove pollutants from the stormwater as it drains into the ground. When the system reaches full capacity, excess stormwater will drain through an overflow pipe located within the bioswale to prevent flooding. The captured stormwater should absorb into the soil within 24-48 hours after a rainstorm.
Photo-Video Tips: Stand near the curb breaks on San Souci Drive and document with video whether stormwater is flowing into the bioswale through the curb openings. Also, document if the bioswale is full of water and draining properly, ensuring that it’s not flooding the surrounding area.
Observation on 3/23/2024: 4:07pm -
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: No
Observation on 12/28/2023: 9:38am -
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
Observation on 12/18/2023: 3:22pm -
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: No
Observation on 12/18/2023: 8:25am -
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: No
Observation on 10/21/2023: 1:05pm -
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: No