Table 2 Field studies focused on removal of dissolved nutrients from stormwater and agricultural runoff with a modified bioretention system (adapted from LeFevre et al. [1])
Study # | Location | Carbon Source for Modified System | Lined | U.S. Climate Regions defined by NOAA | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Maryland | Shredded newspaper | Yes | Northeast | [102] |
2 | North Carolina | Not specified. Assuming organic material in fill soil media | Yes | Southeast | [103] |
3 | Maryland | Shredded newspaper | Not specified | Northeast | [104] |
4 | North Carolina | Not specified. Assuming organic material in fill soil media | No | Southeast | [105] |
5 | North Carolina | Assuming organic material in fill soil media | No | Southeast | [106] |
6 | Connecticut | Wood chips (maple and birch wood) | Yes | Northeast | [23] |
7 | Florida | Wood chips (eucalyptus wood) | Yes | Southeast | [52] |