Coarse Solids Management 2

Betty Rushton, Shirley Clark

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Abstract

This chapter emphasizes the value of considering the particle size distribution of solids and their associated pollutants when designing and analyzing stormwater treatment projects. Studies show particle size affects the type of treatment techniques best suited for removing pollutants and indicates a series of practices may be necessary to meet the more stringent goals required by Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. Also emphasized in this chapter are methods to calculate particle transport, calculations for including gross solids in efficiency calculations, and impact of the size distribution in designing filter systems to remove particles. The problems associated with collecting representative samples that include the variety of stormwater particle sizes, including the largest sizes, in studies conducted using automatic water quality samplers are also discussed. The contribution of gross solids (>100 um) has been overlooked in most stormwater monitoring efforts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBMP Technology in Urban Watersheds
Subtitle of host publicationCurrent and Future Directions
EditorsRichard Field, Scott D. Struck, Anthony N. Tafuri, Michael A. Ports, Michael Clar, Shirley Clark, Betty Rushton
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages126-172
Number of pages47
ISBN (Electronic)0784408726, 9780784408728
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2004 BMP Technology Symposium: Current and Future Directions; held at the 2004 EWRI World Water and Environmental Congress - Salt Lake City, United States
Duration: Jun 28 2004Jul 1 2004

Publication series

NameBMP Technology in Urban Watersheds: Current and Future Directions

Conference

Conference2004 BMP Technology Symposium: Current and Future Directions; held at the 2004 EWRI World Water and Environmental Congress
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySalt Lake City
Period6/28/047/1/04

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Water Science and Technology

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