Soils determine how quickly stormwater will infiltrate, affect plant growth, and affect the fate and transport of pollutants. Knowing the soils in the area of a proposed infiltration best management practice (BMP) helps determine the suitability and design of the BMP. If soil borings or soil pits are utilized, it is Highly recommended a certified soil scientist or geotechnical engineer interpret the borings.
Caution: The MPCA Highly recommends field determination of soil infiltration rates.
