Probabilistic Approach to Estimation of Urban Storm-Water Total Maximum Daily Loads: Unregulated Catchment
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 134, Issue 5
Abstract
This work examines the basic processes and functions behind urban storm-water pollution delivery into surface waters and develops a set of tools that allow the estimation of pollutant load dynamics on receiving waters. In particular, the group of expressions developed in this paper allows the calculation of runoff parameters (volume, discharge rate and pollutant load) on an event average basis for an unregulated catchment. Using Monte Carlo simulation techniques, the runoff pollutant concentration probability distribution (as event averages) are obtained. Merging these runoff statistics with the stream parameters allows the receiving water pollutant concentration characteristics to be obtained as well as the probability of exceeding threshold pollutant concentrations in the mixing zone of a stream. The simulation can be performed with allowance for different levels of complexity with respect to catchment hydrologic representation and pollutant load functions. As a result, the magnitude of influence of urban runoff on a surface water body can be determined, pollutants of concern can be identified, and certain remedial measures recommended.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 5 • October 2008
Pages: 579 - 588
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jun 9, 2007
Accepted: Oct 24, 2007
Published online: Oct 1, 2008
Published in print: Oct 2008
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