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Fact Sheet: Biochar in Stormwater Management 

Filter Pollutants with Biochar

 

Research shows that adding biochar to stormwater media mixes can generate these benefits4:

  • Increases soil water holding capacity
  • Improves soil aggregation in fine textured soils improving water infiltration
  • Improves soil fertility in nutrient-poor soils improving nutrient availability for plants
  • Filters metals
  • Prevents the movement of bacteria into waterways, e.g. E. coli

 

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