Open AccessDesign of Bio-retention Filter Basin for Conservation and Purification of Storm water runoff in Urban Areas
Author(s) -
Sumit Mishra,
Vishesh K. Verma
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of recent technology and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2277-3878
DOI - 10.35940/ijrte.d5011.119420
Subject(s) - stormwater , retention basin , surface runoff , environmental science , infiltration (hvac) , monsoon , hydrology (agriculture) , soil conservation , population , urban runoff , water resource management , geography , engineering , agriculture , ecology , meteorology , demography , geotechnical engineering , archaeology , sociology , biology
Urban areas are more susceptible to water logging and subsequent flood conditions because of reduced rate of infiltration arising from construction activities particularly during the monsoon season. However, if the storm water runoff is conserved and purified, it will be useful to cater to the needs of the huge population in urban areas during the periods of less rainfall or non-monsoon season. Bio-retention basins are best management practices that use a biogeochemical process within a vegetative eco-system to provide soil moisture retention and purification of storm water. While this structure has been implemented in many countries around the world, it is yet to be implemented in Indian cities with necessary modifications considering the topography, population pressure, hydrological characteristics of a basin, and the soil and water management practices. This project work is oriented to design a bio-retention filter basin in the parking lots or roadsides or streetscapes in Indian urban cities.