Installations
Bioswales
Bioswales are a natural filter to reduce pollutants entering the city's water systems. They are quickly becoming a part of urban green infrastructure and add visual diversity to the urban landscape.
This contributes to the city’s street beautification and sustainability goals.
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Although the city of Covina does not receive too much rain, it will prove effective during the short, annual rain periods.
Recommended Bioswale Locations
Locations of Bioswales shown in the map above. Along Front St. and S. 2nd Ave.
Bioswales
Bioswales are a natural filter to reduce pollutants entering the city's water systems. Bioswales are quickly becoming a part of urban green infrastructure and are an effective method of filtering pollutants into urban water systems. In addition, bioswales add greenery to the urban landscape which can add to the city’s street beautification goals (City of Covina, 2019, p. 4-26).