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FLOW-THROUGH SYSTEM CAPTURING URBAN STREET RUNOFF - TUCSON, AZ
 
Overview
Example of a flow-through storm water harvesting system, consisting of a collector basin and two main basins, capturing water from an urban street in Tucson, AZ.  Flow is from lower right to upper left.  Basins are connected by "mini-culverts" (covered).
 
 
Functions
- water conservation
- flood control
- habitat reclamation
- pollution control
- urban heat island mitigation
- urban asthetics
-pedestrian path
- traffic calming
 
 
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water harvesting - urban street - overview