Patent ID: 7332091

Claim:
A method of processing storm water, comprising: accessing a drain basin that is part of an existing functional storm water runoff system; positioning a treatment system within said drain basin that is constructed and arranged to remediate contamination of storm water within said drain basin; wherein said step of positioning a treatment system within said drain basin comprises separating a space within said drain basin into at least a first compartment and a second compartment, said first compartment being in communication with an inlet opening that is defined in a sidewall of the drain basin and said second compartment being in communication with an outlet opening that is defined in said sidewall; wherein said step of positioning a treatment system further includes positioning a treatment material within said second compartment; wherein said step of positioning a treatment material within said second compartment comprises positioning at least one cartridge containing said treatment material within said second compartment; and wherein said step of positioning at least one cartridge comprises forming a seal between said cartridge and a surface defining a boundary of said second compartment.