Suspended solids in stormwater runoff from various urban surfaces
Project report
Title | Suspended solids in stormwater runoff from various urban surfaces |
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Report Type | Project report |
Authors | |
Author | Brodie, Ian |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2005 |
Publisher | University of Southern Queensland |
Place of Publication | Toowoomba, Australia |
Abstract | [Introduction]:Stormwater runoff from urban areas has long been identified as being a significant cause of poor water quality in creeks and rivers. Pollutants washed off urban surfaces include sediments, litter, organic matter, nutrients, heavy metals, oils and pesticides. This study focused on suspended solids, in particular Non-Coarse Particles (NCP) less than 500 μm in size. Particles that remain suspended in water reduces clarity and impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, are bound to particles and are a major factor in algal blooms. The study was undertaken as part of PhD research at the USQ Faculty of Engineering and Surveying. The purpose of the study was to measure the amount of NCP washed off various types of urban surfaces during storms. This work will assist in identifying the dominant sources of pollution in urban catchments and assist in providing more effective stormwater mana |
Keywords | urban runoff, stormwater, suspended solids |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400499. Chemical engineering not elsewhere classified |
400513. Water resources engineering | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y822/suspended-solids-in-stormwater-runoff-from-various-urban-surfaces
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