Infiltration definition

Infiltration means water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system (including sewer system and foundation drains) from the ground through such means as defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manholes. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the entry of precipitation or runoff into or through the soil.
Infiltration means the process of percolating stormwater runoff into the subsoil.

Examples of Infiltration in a sentence

  • During the WASC meeting on February 28, 2023, the WASC agreed with the following redistributions from the respective projects: Project Developers: • Salt Lake Park Infiltration Cistern redistribution of $1,500,000 from FY23-24 and $1,500,000 from FY24-25 to $400,000 for FY23-24, $400,000 for FY24-25, $600,000 for FY25-26, $800,000 for FY26- 27, and $800,000 for FY27-28.

  • Infiltration devices can be integrated into, and form part of, the landscaped areas.

  • Infiltration basins shall be lined with a vegetative cover designed to slow the flow of runoff and to trap pollutants.

  • Infiltration facilities shall be designed to distribute storm-water runoff volume evenly over the floor of the basin or trench and to prevent ponding or standing water.

  • All sites that are required to incorporate any stormwater facilities will be required to first analyze the use of water quality BMPs including low impact development (LID) design and Infiltration Practices.


More Definitions of Infiltration

Infiltration means the downward entry of water into the surface of the soil.
Infiltration means the passage or movement of water into the soil surface.
Infiltration means any waters entering the POTW from the ground through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the water entering a sewer system, including building drains and sewers, from the ground, through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manhole walls. (Infiltration does not include and is distinguished from inflow.)
Infiltration means the water entering a sewer system including that from service connections, from the ground, through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the passage or movement of water through the soil profile.
Infiltration means the entry and movement of precipi- tation or runoff into or through soil.