Vegetated Filter Strip System Inspection Sheet



| 3.1 Calculate Runoff Quantity | 3.2 Design of Storage/Settling Basin |
| 3.3 Determination of Discharge Rates from Runoff Storage/Settling Basin |
| 3.4 Runoff Discharge System | 3.5 Conveyance System |
| 3.6 Design of Distribution System | 3.7 Design of Infiltration Area | 3.8 Preparation of Design Package |
| 3.9 Operation and Maintenance |

Item Feature Yes No N/A
Runoff Collection Area
Is manure being routinely removed?      
Is upslope water being diverted and equipment (gutters, downspouts) well maintained?      
Is area free of significant cracks?      
Collection/DischargeBay
Is collection/discharge bay being cleaned on a regular basis or at least after each major storm event?      
Are screens being routinely cleaned?      
Are screens in good working order?      
Perforated Riser Drainpipe
Is drainpipe in good working order?      
Orifice Plate
Does orifice plate allow for appropriate flow and is it free of solids and debris?      
Sump
Is sump routinely inspected for silt levels?      
Is sump maintained in good working order?      
Is lockable access hatch in good working order?      
Is lockable access hatch locked when not in use?      
Siphon Device
Is siphon in good working order?      
Pump
If submersible, is appropriate water level maintained for required head and to prevent freezing of water in sump well?      
Is pump clean and in good working order?      
Conveyance Pipe
Are pipe and connections free of leaks?      
Conveyance Channel
Is channel appropriately lined?      
Is channel appropriately maintained?      
Distribution Pipe
Is pipe free of leaks?      
Are orifices clogged?      
Is water being distributed uniformly through orifices?      
Distribution Channel
Is channel in good working order and routinely cleaned out?      
Erosion-proof Pad
Is pad in good working order, with no significant erosion problems or significant cracks or broken sections?      
Is pad regularly inspected and relatively free of solids and debris?      
Infiltration Area
Is vegetation well maintained throughout the infiltration area?      
Are spreaders inspected annually to confirm their level and functionality?      
Is water ponding in infiltration area?      
Is water being uniformly distributed throughout infiltration area?      

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| 3.1 Calculate Runoff Quantity | 3.2 Design of Storage/Settling Basin |
| 3.3 Determination of Discharge Rates from Runoff Storage/Settling Basin |
| 3.4 Runoff Discharge System | 3.5 Conveyance System |
| 3.6 Design of Distribution System | 3.7 Design of Infiltration Area | 3.8 Preparation of Design Package |
| 3.9 Operation and Maintenance |


| Introduction and Background | General Design Guidance for VFS System Components |
| Design Guidelines of VFS System Components |
| Design Guide | Case Studies | Design Tables | Glossary |


For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Author: Robert P. Stone, P. Eng., Engineer, Soil/OMAFRA
Creation Date: 15 September 2005
Last Reviewed: 16 August 2007