The Potential Indirect Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Drainage Systems
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 147, Issue 10
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Volume 147 • Issue 10 • October 2021
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Received: Sep 4, 2020
Accepted: Jun 1, 2021
Published online: Jul 27, 2021
Published in print: Oct 1, 2021
Discussion open until: Dec 27, 2021
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