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Field glossary

Forebay

A small settling pool at the inlet that catches coarse sediment before it spreads across the basin, making cleanout easier

Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Landscaping.

Also defined as

  • A small pretreatment pool that drops sediment before it reaches the media

Where this shows up

LandscapingDetention and retention pondsLandscapingBioretention and rain gardens

Related terms

WQvBMPDetentionDrawdownFreeboardRetentionUnderdrain

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