Retention and Detention Systems

CONTROLLED RELEASE INTO STORMWATER SYSTEM

What are Retention/Detention Tanks?

Retention/Detention tanks are often a requisite by councils and government bodies to control the release of water into the stormwater system.

All Yarra Plastics above-ground rainwater tanks (round or slim) can be adapted to meet your retention/detention requirements.

Detention Function
In the event of heavy rainfall the upper portion of the tank temporarily contains the water surge. This process is known as stormwater detention and takes the pressure off municipal stormwater systems with this water being slowly released through a small outlet