Infiltration ditches

Designing ditches with OSMORIA Geoclean® aquatextile ensures systematic long-term treatment of infiltrated water, removing hydrocarbons and PAHs. Once decontaminated, the water can safely infiltrate into the soil, protecting groundwater and biodiversity.

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What are the benefits of OSMORIA Geoclean in ditches?

Clean infiltration: OSMORIA Geoclean depolluting aquatextile treats 100% of infiltrated rainwater.

Independence from stormwater management networks.

Consistent performance in all climatic conditions (dry periods, heavy rain, storms).

Compatible with the presence of vegetation and roots.

Adaptable to temporary fluctuations in water table height.

Aligned with ecological transition policies.

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Infiltration ditches: a solution for distributed infiltration along infrastructure

Infiltration techniques, applicable in both rural and urban areas with permeable soils, enable the capture, buffering, and infiltration of runoff into the ground. Infiltration ditches function similarly to regular ditches but with steeper slopes.

These techniques manage stormwater runoff locally, increase groundwater recharge, and provide thermal cooling benefits, making them a simple, low-cost stormwater management solution. Dry infiltration ditches can be constructed along roads, urban streets, parking lots, logistics platforms, airports, construction sites, and service stations.

Since hydrocarbon pollution is commonly carried by runoff from roads and high-traffic areas, it is essential to include effective pre-treatment of the water before it infiltrates locally into permeable soil.