A detenetion pond, or "detention basin," is a large, constructed depression in an urban landscape that receives and stores the stormwater runoff from large drainage areas. Detention basins usually ...

In some cases, the area needed for infiltration may be too large and a holding pond will prove more economical. Alternatives for runoff control systems are shown in Figure 1. Research results from the ...

When fall arrives, pond owners need to start thinking about preparing their small backyard pond for the winter temperatures.

Used for short-term storage of feedlot runoff, holding ponds are smaller than lagoons. Little decomposition occurs in holding ponds. The runoff is held in the pond until application to crop land ...

The water level of the pond, which collects rainwater and runoff from roughly 22% of West Campus, will be lowered to remove a decade’s worth of sediment that’s hindering the pond’s capacity and ...

Conserve water and nurture your plants with rain runoff, pond water, and dehumidifier grey water for eco-friendly gardening.