Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Areas that are inundated by surface or ground water with frequency sufficient to support a prevalence of vegetative or aquatic life that requires saturated or seasonally saturated soil conditions for growth or reproduction. Wetlands provide both stormwater attenuation and treatment, comprising shallow ponds and marshy areas covered in aquatic vegetation.ﾠ Wetlands detain flows for an extended period to allow sediments to settle and to remove contaminants.ﾠ They also provide runoff attenuation and can provide significant ecological benefits. Links Relation type Related Concept Wetland (measure) External links External link type exactMatch External link wetland Provider GEMET References CIRIA, 2007. The SUDS Manual. C697| Themes water urban area natural area forestry agriculture Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL