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Introduction
Stormwater Water that originates from precipitation events. Surface runoff Stormwater that does not soak into ground. Stormwater pollution Runoff picks up sediments and pollutants in its flow path and carry these to recieving water boodies.
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Why?
Instant flooding Increased turbidity Habitat destruction Downstream flooding Steam bank erosion
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How?
Conventionally stormwater management focussed on Collecting stormwater in piped networks. & Transfering it off site, as quickly as possible. to Directly a stream or river. Stormwater basin. Combined sewer wystem. By implementing techniques such as Curbs Gutters Piping systems
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Problems?
Conventionally stormwater management is efficient to prevent on site flooding, but has proven devastating to downstream waters by Increasing magnitude of flood. Reduced ground soaking. Increased frequency of floods. Altering stream channel. Because it rely on Conveyance efficiency. End of pipe treatment. Hence key to effective management is to reduce the stormwater generated at first place.
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Green Infrastructure
It is management approach and technology that utilise, enhance and mimic the natural processes for reducing impact of stormwater by Reducing the quantity of stormwater generated. Reducing the speed. Reducing the polution.
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Environmental - improve air quality replenish ground water flood protection restore nature Economic reduces hard infra construction cost
Social -
reduces energy consumption increases life cycle cost saving increases land value enhanced liveability additional recreational space urban heat island mitigation public role in sustainable stormwater management
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Green measures
Green roofs Rain garden Vegetated swales Porous pavements Contained planters Flow through planters Infiltration planters Rain water harvesting Rain barrels and cistern Disconnect/redirect downspout
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Green roofs
It reduces impervious surface within a developed zone. Decreases and delays peak flow rate by retaining some portion of rainfall. It is found that 8c.m. deep media reduces runoff by upto 50%
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Green roofs
Benefits A practical alternative for new construction and retrofitting existing structures. Suitable for urban areas where limited space is available to inplement conventional system. Reduces pollutant content of rainfall. Reduces heat island effect. Reduces surrounding air temperature by evapotranspiration. Page 10
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Vegetated swales
Gently sloping depressions planted with dense vegetation. As the runoff flows along the length of the swale, the vegetation slows and filters it and allows it to infiltrate into the ground. These also convey runoff to dry wells or soaking trench. Sometimes it also includes check dams to slow down and detain the flow.
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Vegetated swales
Some benefits of swales are Reduced volume of runoff Reduced speed Natural infiltration Ground water replenishment. Attractive Cost effective.
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Pervious pavers
Pervious pavers are usually made of pre-cast concrete, brick, stone or cobbles. These are placed within a rigid frame on top of a sand bed and form inter-locking patterns. Sand and gravels fills gaps between pavers, allowing water to pass through. It can support heavy traffic loads and weights. Can be used as replacement for conventional asphalt or concrete paving in parking lots, roads and sidewalks.
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Pervious pavers
Benefits Reduces stormwater runoff flow rate and volume. Help recharge ground water. Reduces the need for underground drain system. Durable, attractive. Maintenance They are easy to repair and replace. Require occassional weeding or vaccum sweeping or sand and gravel replacement to maintain permeability.
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Contained planters
These are containers with impervious bottoms. They do not infiltrate into the ground. It accepts precipitation only and no runoffs from other sources. Sometimes weep holes are provided at bottom to drain out excess water. They can be placed anywhere on impervious surface. Attractive landscape feature.
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Infiltration planters
These are structures with open bottom to allow stormwater to infiltrate into the ground. These are made of stone, concrete, brick, plastic or wood. Runoff temporarily pools of on top of soil and then slowly infiltrates. Not recommended for soils that dont have good drainage. Ideal for sites with limited space. Attractive landscape feature.
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Disconnect/redirect downspout
Most of downspouts sends rainwater off roof to driveways, sidewalks or underground drainage pipes. Large paved areas around the building prohibits infiltration. Increases load on conventional drainage system. It is advisable to diconnect downspout from sewer connections and redirect them to open lawn or grass areas.
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Other measures
Urban forestry
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Barriers in implementation
Though these techniques are not new, these are still considered innovative due to several potential barriers. Cost concerns. Lack of confidence. Site constraints. Maintenance concerns. Conflicting local by-laws.
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References
http://teknologimalaysia.academia.edu/NoradilaRusli/Papers/580758/ LOW_IMPACT_DEVELOPMENT_AN_APPROACH_TO_RETROFIT _A_CONVENTIONAL_STORMWATER_MANAGEMENT_SYSTEM http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/stormwater/documents/ wd-08-20a_ch3.pdf http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/pubs/600r09026/600r09026.pdf http://www.lowimpactdevelopment.org/raingarden_design/whatisarai ngarden.htm http://www.marc.org/Environment/Water/downspout.htm http://www.marc.org/Environment/Water/rainbarrels.htm http://www.crwa.org/projects/bmpfactsheets/crwa_stormwater_plante r.pdf
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