World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Hydrologic Modeling: Albion Riverside Park Project in Los Angeles, California
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater and Water Desalination and Reuse
ABSTRACT
The Albion Riverside Park (Project) was constructed to prevent stormwater pollution runoff in the city of Los Angeles (City) rivers, lakes, and beaches. The stormwater facilities is owned and operated by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) residing in a new park owned and maintained by City Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP). The 272-acre drainage area is predominantly residential and commercial land uses that drain to the site, and total project budget cost is $39.9 million including land acquisition and site remediation/clean up. Hydrologic modeling for this green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) project compares results from field data for water quality/quantity. This project improves the water quality of stormwater and dry-weather runoff entering the LA River to help meet city’s total maximum daily load (TMDL). TMDLs provide a useful framework for stormwater quality management and modeling in urban settings, as shown in this work. Treated pollutants of concern include: bacteria, heavy metals, trash, oil and grease, volatile organic compounds, zinc, and copper. The project components are as follows: flows up to 28 cfs peak flow for 0.9 inch (85th percentile) design storm; two hydrodynamic separator units; underground infiltration galleries [capacity equal to 1.7 million gallons (MG)]; potential annual volume 31 MG/Year (95 AFY) infiltrated; bioswale area (12,000 sq. ft.); parking lot permeable paving area (7,500 sq. ft.). Details of water quality and water supply, water quality monitoring, flow meters, and infiltration volumes will be reviewed. The GSI hydrologic modeling methods are demonstrated in Los Angeles, California.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors thank many employees of the City of Los Angeles, especially those from the LASAN, Bureau of Engineering, and others from governmental/private agencies who contributed to this project/paper. Funding for this project was approved by the City of Los Angeles Prop O Clean Water Bond Program, SWRCB Prop 84, Prop K, RAP, CDBG, and Quimby. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the SWRCB or does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
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World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater and Water Desalination and Reuse
Pages: 258 - 271
Editors: Sajjad Ahmad, Ph.D., and Regan Murray, Ph.D.
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8298-8
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