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Nature Based Solution
Constructed Wetlands & Built Structures for Water Management

N19 Rain garden

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Challenges
Climate Resilience Water Management Natural and Climate Hazards Biodiversity Enhancement Air Quality Health and Well-being Social Justice and Social Cohesion
Description

A rain garden primarily serves for small-scale water management (e.g. storage, infiltration, pollution removal). They are often established within the built environment and collect water runoff from roofs, roads and other sealed surfaces. Water is temporarily stored in the raingarden and then infiltrates through the soil or flows into the sewer system. Raingardens are not restricted to certain climate zones, however the selected vegetation should be adapted to the local environmental and climate conditions.

Conditions for Implementation
  • Space needed
  • Selection of well-adapted plant species
  • Semi-regular maintenance
Similar Terminology
Bioretention area
Bioretention swale
Performance
    Cooling Service Transpiration
    Shading
    Evaporation
    Building (Insulation)
    Reflection (Albedo)
    Surface Water Regulation Water Conveyance
    Water Infiltration
    Water Retention
    Water Storage
    Water Reuse
    Water Purification Water Filtering
    Water Bio-remediation
    Air Purification and Noise Reduction Deposition
    Air Biofiltration
    Noise Reduction
    Biodiversity Habitat Provision
    Connectivity
    Socio-Cultural Services Beauty / Appearance
    Usability / Functionality
    Social Interaction
    Education
    Provisioning Service Food / Energy / Material
    Climate Regulation CO2 Sequestration