Retention/Detention Systems

Storm water retention and detention systems are present in the industry as either above ground ponds or as subsurface piping. The former is the least expensive method, though it is the most inefficient use of developable land, is prone to early siltation and clogging, and poses long term aesthetic problems such as insect breeding, weed growth and odor and refuse issues. By comparison, subsurface retention detention systems use available land efficiently while introducing low maintenance costs and posing little or no aesthetic problems.

ADS has taken the lead in the retention/detention design and installation. From specially designed systems that hold more than a million gallons under a huge shopping center, to systems that fit in the smallest of footprints, ADS can help you meet stringent EPA requirements for management of storm water.

Retention/Detention Calculator
Design calculator to assist you in creating your next stormwater management system.
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Applications within this Market

MEGA GREEN™ Offering a minimum recycled content of 40%, ADS MEGA GREEN HDPE pipe is the developer's and designer's choice for "green projects", helping you meet LEED requirements.
		StormTech® Chambers StormTech chambers are carefully engineered to meet the demands of subsurface stormwater management applications. StormTech chambers provide optimal underground retention and detention solutions for stormwater runoff
		N-12® Pipe Retention / Detention Systems The N-12 pipe underground retention/ detention system utilizes subsurface pipe that detains storm water and releases it either through a controlled outlet or holds it until the surrounding soil can accept it.