Description: The use of plants and soils for removal of pollutants from stormwater runoff. Bioretention can also be effective in reducing peak runoff rates, runoff volumes and recharging groundwater by infiltrating runoff.

CCAP Bioretention Area Policy
Requirements for all CCAP practices

Maintenance Period: 5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties.

Additional Spot Check Requirements: None

BMP Units: Square Feet
Cost Information: Actual cost - paid based on receipts. See CCAP Average Cost List for details. 

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results: 

• Total Nitrogen Removed
• Total Phosphorus Removed
• Total Suspended Solids Removed
  • Use DEQ's Stormwater Nutrient Accounting Tool - SNAP

Reference Materials: 
NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads

For RFP:
Receipts for actual cost items

JAA: 
Requires a Professional Engineer stamped design.

NRCS:
NRCS - 393 - Filter Strip
NRCS - 412 - Grassed Waterway

Design Standards

• NC DEQ Stormwater Design Manual, Part C, Bioretention Cell
• CCAP Vegetative Guidelines