In this study, design and performance of infiltration trench using woodchip as media for treating stormwater from
highway were examined through field monitoring. Average reduction efficiency for TSS, COD, BOD, TN, and TP was
88%, 94%, 85%, 80%, and 75% respectively, which is similar to values reported by other studies and design manuals
even though direct comparison is not possible due to different monitoring and design conditions. Mean field
infiltration rate estimated by measuring the change of water depth inside the observation well was about 40mm/hr,
and the time taken for complete infiltration was about 0.83days, which corresponds well with design criteria
recommended by MOE guidelines in Korea. In addition, according to analysis of infiltration rate and reduction
efficiency, effective rainfall depth applied for determining water quality volume(WQv), 5mm was found to be
properly established as design criteria. Woodchip must be considered and included as an alternative media together
with crushed rock and gravel into the design guidelines because it has more advantages in terms of weight, porosity,
cost, and easiness of management than other media materials.