A pond equipped with a SmartSWM system is a traditional stormwater pond that has been outfitted with water level sensors, an electronically controlled discharge valve, a software program and an Internet connection. Programmed with each pond’s specifications, the SmartSWM system can anticipate rainfall and manage the water level to maximize the facilities’ performance.
Holding water in the pond longer allows more pollution to settle out. Draining water slowly reduces downstream erosion. And releasing water in advance of rainfall allows greater storage capacity, reducing overflows and flooding risk.