Storm-Water Infiltration for Peak-Flow Control
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 121, Issue 6
Abstract
The feasibility of off-line storm-water infiltration specifically for the reduction of peak rates of storm-water discharge are analytically evaluated. Hydrograph routings are applied to a range of possible conditions and to a trial site to compare the requirements and hydrologic effects of off-line infiltration, on-line infiltration, and detention. Off-line infiltration required much less basin capacity than either of the other methods for a given degree of peak-flow control. These results encourage the use of this approach for peak-flow control where on-line infiltration is not feasible for this purpose. However, off-line infiltration has little effect on flow duration and only a moderate effect on flow volume; it would have little effect on water quality. On-line infiltration is a more complete solution to these problems where it is feasible.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 121 • Issue 6 • November 1995
Pages: 463 - 466
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1995
Published in print: Nov 1995
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