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A SYSTEMS STUDY OF STORM RUNOFF PROBLEMS IN A NEW TOWN 1
Author(s) -
Mallory Charles W.,
Boland John J.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
jawra journal of the american water resources association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.957
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1752-1688
pISSN - 1093-474X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1970.tb01655.x
Subject(s) - environmental science , storm , stormwater , surface runoff , erosion control , pollution , hydrology (agriculture) , urban runoff , recreation , water resource management , water supply , environmental engineering , water quality , water resources , erosion , meteorology , engineering , geology , geography , ecology , paleontology , geotechnical engineering , political science , law , biology
A system study was conducted on the use of a large number of small reservoirs dispersed throughout an urban community as a means of storm water pollution control. The study was based on an area within the “new city” of Columbia, Maryland. Water collected and stored in the reservoirs is treated for release or use in meeting sub‐potable and potable water demands in the community. Design and performance criteria were developed for such a system. A simulation model and a computerized evaluation technique were used to select the optimal locations and system configurations. The results of this study indicated that such a system would be less expensive than a conventional engineering approach to storm water pollution control. Further, the benefits derived from use of the storm water as a water supply can offset a portion of the cost of pollution control. Several secondary benefits also result from this concept including erosion and sediment control, storm flow dampening, and recreational facilities. A program is now underway to demonstrate this concept in Columbia, Maryland.