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Review
. 2019 Oct;91(10):1034-1060.
doi: 10.1002/wer.1173. Epub 2019 Jul 17.

Urban stormwater characterization, control, and treatment

Carolyn M Rodak  1 , Trisha L Moore  2 , Ray David  3 , Anand D Jayakaran  4 , Jason R Vogel  5
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Review

Urban stormwater characterization, control, and treatment

Carolyn M Rodak et al. Water Environ Res. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

This review summarizes over 250 studies published in 2018 related to the characterization, control, and management of urban stormwater runoff. The review covers three broad themes: (a) quantity and quality characterization of stormwater, (b) control and treatment of stormwater runoff, and (c) implementation and assessment of watershed-scale green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). Each section provides an overview of the 2018 literature, common themes, and future work. Several themes emerged from the 2018 literature including exploration of contaminants of emerging concern within stormwater systems, characterization and incorporation of vegetation-driven dynamics in stormwater control measures, and the need for interdisciplinary perspectives on the implementation and assessment of GSI. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Over 250 studies were published in 2018 related to the characterization, control, and treatment of stormwater. Studies cover general stormwater characteristics, control and treatment systems, and watershed-scale assessments. Trends in 2018 include treatment trains, vegetation dynamics, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Keywords: hydrology; low impact development; runoff; stormwater control measures; water quality.

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