Storm-water treatment goes underground
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Underground detention systems are utilized as alternatives to ponds for storm water management due to the scarcity of surface space. Large underground corrugated steel pipes are used effectively to control storm-water in urban areas. The design of underground systems is optimized using computers. Software can help in areas such as hydrograph development, structure sizing, and development of stage-discharge relationship. Methods for improving the quality of water, such as filtration, are also discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1996
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The California experience
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The study discusses the storm water management plan devised by the California Department of Transportation and its application to similar situations nationwide. Acting on the federal Clean Water Act guidelines the agency introduced erosion control measures, litter management, highway runoff characterization, and storm-water treatment procedures.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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A retrofit for long lake
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This article discusses the construction of wetlands as a part of the restorration plan to reduce the effects of storm-water runoff into the Long Lake, in Littleton, Massachusetts. The run-off causes sediment problems and degradation of the water quality.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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