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Vegetated Treatment Systems for Removing Contaminants Associated with Surface Water Toxicity in Agriculture and Urban Runoff
Published on: May 15, 2017
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Urban stormwater characterization, control, and treatment
Carolyn M Rodak1, Anand D Jayakaran2, Trisha L Moore3
1Civil Engineering, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, Utica, New York, USA.
Summary
Urban stormwater runoff characterization, control, and management were explored in over 280 studies in 2019. Key trends included substrate amendments, vegetation
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resource Management
- Urban Hydrology
Background:
- Urban stormwater runoff presents significant quantity and quality challenges.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for mitigating environmental impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize over 280 studies published in 2019 on urban stormwater runoff.
- To identify key themes, trends, and future research directions in stormwater management.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies published in 2019.
- Categorization of research into stormwater characterization, control, treatment, and watershed-scale impacts.
- Analysis of common themes and emerging trends.
Main Results:
- Bioretention and general stormwater characteristics were the most common research subtopics.
- Emerging trends include novel substrate amendments for improved effluent quality, the role of vegetation in green infrastructure, and advancements in computational modeling.
- Studies explored stormwater control devices at the watershed scale.
Conclusions:
- The 2019 literature highlights advancements in stormwater control technologies and management strategies.
- Future research should focus on developing reliable and efficient computational models to address the complexity of urban stormwater management.
- There is a continued emphasis on green infrastructure and innovative treatment solutions.
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