An investigation into the performance of vegetated biofilters in removing nutrients from stormwater in the City of Cape Town, South Africa [PDF]
, 2011 In 2009, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) adopted a stormwater policy which mandates that new and existing developments should reduce the concentrations of phosphorus and suspended solids in stormwater runoff by 45% and 80% respectively, but offered no ...
Milandri, Stefan
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SOIL COMPACTION IN URBAN AREAS DEPENDING ON LAND USE: CASE STUDY IN CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA
Agricultura, 2018 Water infiltration in the soil is restricted in the urban area by the large impervious surfaces and the soil compaction. We conducted the experiments to determine if the urban soils are subject to accentuated compaction even in the permeable areas and if
Păunița Iuliana Boancă +6 more
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Bridge Deck Runoff: Water Quality Analysis and BMP Effectiveness [PDF]
, 2010 INE/AUTC 10 ...
Hazirbaba, Yildiz Dak, Perkins, Robert
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Green roofs and rain gardens at packhouses to reduce runoff in Emilia–Romagna [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesLarge fruit-and-vegetable packhouses in Emilia-Romagna present extensive impervious surfaces that accelerate stormwater runoff, elevate combined sewer loads, and concentrate first-flush pollutants.
Jensen Mette +5 more
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Nutrient Release from Disturbance of Infiltration System Soils during Construction
Advances in Civil Engineering, 2012 Subsurface infiltration and surface bioretention systems composed of engineered and/or native soils are preferred tools for stormwater management. However, the disturbance of native soils, especially during the process of adding amendments to improve ...
Daniel P. Treese +2 more
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Incentive Policies to Promote the Use of Enhanced Stormwater BMPs in New Residential Developments [PDF]
A voluntary stormwater management program that is incentive compatible between residential developers and regulators produces an outcome that simultaneously protects/enhances water quality and increases developer profits.
Hayes, John C. +3 more
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Influence of Enhanced Bioretention Media and Tropical Shrub on Nutrient Removal for Urban Runoff In Mixed Development Area [PDF]
, 2016 Input nutrien daripada aliran air bandar terutamanya nitrogen (N) dan fosforus (P), merupakan masalah utama dalam perlindungan ekosistem akuatik. Kajian makmal ini bertujuan menyiasat penambahbaikan sistem bioretention untuk mengetahui prestasi dan ...
Goh , Hui Weng
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Water Science and TechnologyDespite the high adsorption capacity of polyaluminum chloride and anionic polyacrylamide water treatment residuals (PAC-APAM WTRs) for Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+, their influence on the adsorption behavior of heavy metals in traditional bioretention soil
Jing Chen +4 more
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How far have roadside curb inlets evolved towards sustainable urban drainage?
Watershed Ecology and the EnvironmentStormwater management has become a critical issue, particularly with the ongoing urbanization and the impacts of climate change. Roadside curb inlets are key components of grey infrastructure that convey stormwater to various drainage systems.
Aamer Majid Bhat +2 more
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Water Integration for Squamscott Exeter (WISE): Preliminary Integrated Plan, Final Technical Report [PDF]
, 2015 This document introduces the goals, background and primary elements of an Integrated Plan for the Lower Exeter and Squamscott River in the Great Bay estuary in southern New Hampshire. This Plan will support management of point (wastewater treatment plant)
Bourdeau, Renee +8 more
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