Design of Urban Stormwater Controls

By Water Environment Federation

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Innovative Techniques for Designing Urban Stormwater Controls

Fully updated to address the paradigm shift in the way stormwater is viewed and managed, Design of Urban Stormwater Controls focuses on consolidating technologies to foster a convergence between traditionalstormwater controls and green infrastructure. This authoritative resource explains how systems of stormwater controls can be designed to meet multidisciplinary objectives, including flood control; stream channelprotection; groundwater recharge; water quality improvement; protection of public safety, health, and welfare; and multipurpose public benefits.

Coverage includes:

Urban stormwater management overviewEffects of stormwater on receiving watersPerformance goals for stormwater controlsUnit processes and operations for stormwater controlSelection criteria and design considerationsSwales and stripsBasinsFilters and infiltratorsGross pollutant traps and mechanical operationsMaintenance of stormwater controlsWhole life cost of stormwater controlsPerformance assessmentAnalytical tools for simulation of stormwater controls

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071704442
• ISBN13: 9780071704441
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.6" x 9.3"