Sand filter systems are a versatile stormwater management option, because they can require very little surface land and have few site restrictions. Because sand filters have limited or no runoff volume reduction capacity, their filtering practices are a suitable water treatment option at a designated stormwater hotspot.
Sand filter systems are best suited for smaller development sites with high total suspended solids, heavy metals, and hydrocarbon loading where other stormwater solutions are not practical. They are well adapted for applications with limited land areas, such as roads, driveways, parking lots, infill developments, small shopping centers, and multifamily developments. Finally, sand filters provide ideal turnkey stormwater management that is independent of local soil conditions, groundwater levels, and other factors.