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January 1, 1 7 min read Definitions

Swale Drainage Water Management Urban Development Stormwater Runoff Pollution Filtration Sustainable Design

A swale is a shallow, often vegetated, depression on a site used to manage water runoff, filter pollutants, and increase rainwater infiltration. Swales are integral to sustainable urban drainage systems and contrast with berms, which are raised mounds of earth.