Denich, C., Bradford, A., Drake, J. 2013. Bioretention: Assessing Effects of Winter Salt and Aggregate Application on Plant Health, Media Clogging, and Effluent Quality. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada. IWA Publishing. Volume 48, Number 4. Pages 387-399

Analysis, Best management practice, Bioretention, Maintenance, Management, Nutrients, Road salt, Runoff, Stormwater, Vegetation, Water quality, Roads, Residential, BMPs, Chloride, Sampling, Winter maintenance

This study evaluated the impacts of winter road salt (specifically a salt and aggregate mixture) on the functionality of 10 bioretention mesocosms in residential areas of Guelph (Ontario, Canada).