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Sewer storage tank performance under climate change.

D Butler1, B McEntee, C Onof

  • 1Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. d.butler@exeter.ac.uk

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|December 14, 2007
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Climate change will significantly increase the need for larger sewer storage tanks. Expect more frequent and intense storm events, requiring up to 57% more storage volume for effective flood protection.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental engineering
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Urban infrastructure

Background:

  • Sewer systems are critical for urban flood protection.
  • Climate change is altering precipitation patterns globally.
  • Existing infrastructure may not cope with future climate impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of climate change on sewer storage tank design.
  • To quantify changes in storage volume requirements.
  • To develop a method for estimating future storage needs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a long-term synthetic rainfall time-series.
  • Based on the IPCC medium-high emission scenario.
  • Case study focused on London's sewer system.

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Main Results:

  • A 35% increase in storm events filling the tank.
  • A 57% increase in average required storage volume.
  • Development of a method for estimating future storage volumes.

Conclusions:

  • Current sewer storage tank designs may be inadequate for future climate conditions.
  • Significantly larger storage volumes are necessary for maintaining flood protection.
  • Adaptation strategies are crucial for resilient urban infrastructure.