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Urban Stormwater Characterization, Control and Treatment
Trisha L Moore1, Carolyn M Rodak, Farzana Ahmed
1Biological and Agricultural Engineering, 920 N. 17th, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, USA.
Summary
This review summarizes 2017 research on stormwater runoff, covering its characteristics, site-scale management using low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI), and watershed-scale control performance.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resource Management
- Urban Hydrology
Background:
- Stormwater runoff poses significant environmental challenges, impacting water quality and quantity.
- Effective management and treatment strategies are crucial for mitigating these impacts.
- Recent advancements in 2017 literature highlight evolving approaches to stormwater control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and review the 2017 literature on stormwater runoff characterization.
- To analyze site-scale stormwater management practices, particularly low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI).
- To evaluate the watershed-scale performance of various stormwater control measures.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of articles published in 2017 related to stormwater runoff.
- Categorization of 250 reviewed articles into three main themes: characteristics, site-scale management, and watershed-scale performance.
- Identification of common research themes and future research directions within each category.
Main Results:
- Stormwater runoff quality and quantity characteristics were extensively studied.
- Low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) dominated site-scale management research.
- Watershed-scale performance assessments revealed varying effectiveness of different control strategies.
Conclusions:
- The 2017 literature demonstrates a strong focus on understanding and managing stormwater runoff through integrated approaches.
- Low impact development and green infrastructure are key components of modern stormwater management.
- Further research is needed to optimize watershed-scale performance and long-term effectiveness of stormwater controls.
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