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Grassed soak module
This calculator forms part of the Wetland Web Calculators series.
The grassed soak area is a soil filled module which can remove nutrients from waste water. It is planted out with grasses or sedges. A retention period of at least one day should be used.
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The following suggested dimensions are based on a daily volume of --- litres, length of stay --- days, length to width ratio ---, a depth of --- metres and an available water space of ---%.
Write down the calculated dimensions for this grassed soak area module, including the surface area, then go back and select the next type of module you plan to include in your wetland system.
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Diagram of grassed soak area module
