Leaching of additives from construction materials to urban storm water runoff

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 1974-1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Burkhardt ◽  
S. Zuleeg ◽  
R. Vonbank ◽  
P. Schmid ◽  
S. Hean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Organic Additives ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Receiving Water

Urban water management requires further clarification about pollutants in storm water. Little is known about the release of organic additives used in construction materials and the impact of these compounds to storm water runoff. We investigated sources and pathways of additives used in construction materials, i.e., biocides in facades' render as well as root protection products in bitumen membranes for rooftops. Under wet-weather conditions, the concentrations of diuron, terbutryn, carbendazim, irgarol®1051 (all from facades) and mecoprop in storm water and receiving water exceeded the predicted no-effect concentrations values and the Swiss water quality standard of 0.1 μg/L. Under laboratory conditions maximum concentrations of additives were in the range of a few milligrams and a few hundred micrograms per litre in runoff of facades and bitumen membranes. Runoff from aged materials shows approximately one to two orders of magnitude lower concentrations. Concentrations decreased also during individual runoff events. In storm water and receiving water the occurrence of additives did not follow the typical first flush model. This can be explained by the release lasting over the time of rainfall and the complexity of the drainage network. Beside the amounts used, the impact of construction materials containing hazardous additives on water quality is related clearly to the age of the buildings and the separated sewer network. The development of improved products regarding release of hazardous additives is the most efficient way of reducing the pollutant load from construction materials in storm water runoff.

scholarly journals Innovative Techniques in the Context of Actions for Flood Risk Management: A Review

Eng ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Maria Martinez ◽  
Ramez Bakheet ◽  
Shatirah Akib
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Storm Events ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
The Impact

The general purpose of this review paper is to provide an overview of various flood protection strategies because flooding is becoming more frequent and is affecting more areas, displacing people, and increasing fatalities around the world. The concern surrounding climate change resulting in sea level rise, increasingly frequent storm events, and the need for adaptive actions to better control urban storm water runoff motivates the completion of this paper. Understanding the impact of climate change aside from dangerous weather conditions essential for designing effective mitigation strategies, but first, there needs to be a clear and strong understanding of the effects of extreme events. This review represents engineered storm water practices that are adaptive, in combination with the non-structural measures such as urban planning, will help reduce flood impact.

Storm water pollution modelling: first-order atmospheric dustfall processes that affect runoff quality

1986 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boregowda Shivalingaiah ◽  
William James
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Atmospheric Fallout ◽  
Runoff Water ◽  
Industrial Areas ◽  
Storm Water Management Model ◽  
Storm Water Runoff

The buildup of surface pollutants has been shown to be a controlling factor in the quality of storm water runoff. In industrial areas particularly, atmospheric fallout is an important component of surface pollutant loadings. Storm water runoff models presently in use do not consider the physics of atmospheric dustfall.Industries, vehicle exhausts, and blowing of wind over unprotected surfaces all introduce pollutants to the atmosphere. Redistribution of this material on the ground depends on local topography and prevailing meteorological conditions. The location of the industrial areas; the direction, velocity, and duration of wind; total precipitation; and source concentrations are important parameters in the prediction of atmospheric dustfall. The paper describes the physical processes of atmospheric fallout that are relevant to water quality modelling. A new model, called ATMDST, to predict dustfall on individual subcatchments in a metropolitan area using prevailing meteorological conditions is developed based on statistical methods. Results from average, one-variable and two-variable linear regression models were statistically compared with observed data. Finally, ATMDST is interfaced with the storm water management model version 3 (SWMM3) to compute runoff water quality. The model is applied to Hamilton, Ontario. Key words: atmospheric dustfall, air pollution, urban runoff, water quality, pollutant buildup, environmental modelling.

scholarly journals Experimental results of the hydrological performance of a permeable pavement laboratory rig

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki G. Ioannidou ◽  
Scott Arthur
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
The Impact

Abstract There is an increasing number of everyday flood incidents around the world, the impact of which poses a challenge to society, the economy and the environment. Under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), green infrastructure through the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) is the recommended policy to manage and treat storm water runoff. Given the limited published experimental information on permeable interlocking concrete block pavements (PICPs), this paper presents novel results from an experimental laboratory study on a permeable interlocking concrete block pavement rig, investigating the short-term hydrology of the pavement, and water quality aspects related to the retention capacity of suspended solids (SS) through the pavement structure. Results of the volume analysis demonstrate high capability of the permeable structure to reduce the concentration time and attenuate the storm. Water quality testing was employed mainly as an indicator of the tendency of the suspended solids retention by the structure, indicating increasing tendency in the sediment mass retention progressively after each rainfall event. Experimental results obtained in the present study have direct application on the implementation of PICPs in car parking lots, urbanised pavement structures and pedestrianised walkways.

Biocides used in building materials and their leaching behavior to sewer systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Burkhardt ◽  
T. Kupper ◽  
S. Hean ◽  
R. Haag ◽  
P. Schmid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Transport Dynamics ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
First Results ◽  
Protection Agent ◽  
Root Protection

There is increasing concern about diffuse pollution of aquatic systems by biocides used in urban areas. We investigated sources and pathways of biocides significant for the pollution of storm water runoff. Main sources seem to be building envelopes, i.e. facades (paints, plasters) and roof sealing membranes. First results from a defined urban catchment drained by a separated sewer system without any agricultural activities reveal a substantial occurrence. Even after the first flush, concentrations of terbutryn, carbendazim, mecoprop as well as Irgarol 1051® and its metabolite exceeded the Swiss water quality standard of 0.1 μg/L. In laboratory experiments, leaching of mecoprop used as a root protection agent in bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing was determined. The concentrations differed in 16 different sheets two orders of magnitude, depending on the product composition. Using optimized products, it is expected to be the most efficient and sustainable way to reduce the environmental impact. To understand transport dynamics and environmental risk, further storm water events will be analyzed. Based on the ongoing project URBIC, first measures will be proposed to limit the release to surface and ground water.

Does upward seepage of river water and storm water runoff determine water quality of urban drainage systems in lowland areas? A case study for the Rhine-Meuse delta

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (21) ◽  
pp. 3110-3120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Vermonden ◽  
Marion A. A. Hermus ◽  
Marije van Weperen ◽  
Rob S. E. W. Leuven ◽  
Gerard van der Velde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Water ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Urban Drainage ◽  
Drainage Systems ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
Urban Drainage Systems

scholarly journals Selection of monitoring locations for storm water quality assessment

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (12) ◽  
pp. 2397-2406
Author(s):  
J. G. Langeveld ◽  
F. Boogaard ◽  
H. J. Liefting ◽  
R. P. S. Schilperoort ◽  
A. Hof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Quality Assessment ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Monitoring Campaign ◽  
Water Characteristics ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
Receiving Waters ◽  
Selection Of

Storm water runoff is a major contributor to the pollution of receiving waters. Storm water characteristics may vary significantly between locations and events. Hence, for each given location, this necessitates a well-designed monitoring campaign prior to selection of an appropriate storm water management strategy. The challenge for the design of a monitoring campaign with a given budget is to balance detailed monitoring at a limited number of locations versus less detailed monitoring at a large number of locations. This paper proposes a methodology for the selection of monitoring locations for storm water quality monitoring, based on (pre-)screening, a quick scan monitoring campaign, and final selection of locations and design of the monitoring setup. The main advantage of the method is the ability to prevent the selection of monitoring locations that turn out to be inappropriate. In addition, in this study, the quick scan resulted in a first useful dataset on storm water quality and a strong indication of illicit connections at one of the monitoring locations.

The impact of storm water runoff on a small urban stream

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilmantė Karlavičienė ◽  
Sigita Švedienė ◽  
Danutė Elena Marčiulionienė ◽  
Peter Randerson ◽  
Mindaugas Rimeika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storm Water ◽  
Urban Stream ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Storm Water Runoff ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Assessment of Storm Water Quality in Grass Swale by Using Sand Filter Media: a Case Study at UTHM Campus

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.30) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Mohd. Azlan B. Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Adel Al- Gheethi ◽  
Daniel Aizat B. Dzain
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Storm Water ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Sand Column ◽  
Storm Water Runoff

Urbanization in Malaysia has contributed to the increased of volume runoff to the drainage system. SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) / MSMA (Manual Saliran Mesra Alam) has been implement in Malaysia within several of components. Hence, swale is one of the designed and suggested by SUDS or MSMA in order to control the quantity and quality storm water runoff. The present study aimed to determine the quality of storm water runoff in swale and to analyse storm water runoff treatment using sand column as a part of filtration process.  Water quality parameters tested included COD, BOD5, DO and TSS. The samples was test with sand column on D30, D60, D90 and DMIX. The results revealed that sand column improved the water quality by 4% to 80%. In conclusion, the sand column can be used to improve the storm water quality and can enhance the natural habitat.

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