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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Stormwater pollution"”.
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Paying for municipal stormwater services : a case study on drivers of stormwater user fees in three Massachusetts communities
Urban stormwater is a major source of pollution in U.S. water bodies. Addressing the problem of stormwater pollution at the municipal level can be expensive, from infrastructure maintenance to implementing regulatory best practices. These needs have put pressure on municipalities to look for a …
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An investigation of the treatment efficacy of permeable pavements for water quality performance in South Africa
Stormwater pollution has been recognised as a leading cause of ecological degradation of urban streams. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) attempt to address stormwater impacts by flow attenuation and pollutant treatment, simultaneously providing amenities such as water for use in irrigation or …
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Urban Agriculture Stormwater Management in California Cities
… public health, has the potential to help with stormwater runoff, creates jobs, and fosters community. In the last few years, several California cities have made headlines as they have adopted new zoning codes that include urban agriculture.</p> <p>In reviewing these new zoning codes and …
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Using HSPF to evaluate stormwater Best Management Practices in the Charles River Watershed
… River Watershed and subsequently to evaluate stormwater management practices in the watershed. The thesis briefly describes the problem of stormwater pollution. It discusses U.S. federal laws, regulations and programs that are intended to address the issue, and then focuses on the state of …
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Thermal Evaluation of an Urbanized Watershed using SWMM and MINUHET: a Case Study of Stroubles Creek Watershed, Blacksburg, VA
Urban development significantly increases water temperatures within watersheds, primarily from the construction of impervious surfaces for buildings and pavement. While thermally enriched runoff can be harmful to aquatic life, available research and guidance on predicting these effects is limited. …
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The Effectiveness Of A Specifically Designed Green Roof Stormwater Treatment System Irrigated With Recycled Stormwater Runoff to Achieve Pollutant Removal and Stormwater Volume Reduction
… threats to surface-water quality is polluted stormwater runoff. In this research, investigated is the use of a green roof irrigated with recycled stormwater runoff to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff and reduce the volume of stormwater runoff leaving developed areas. The green roof …