Utilization of Roadway Crossings as BMP's in Urban Areas

by G. V. Loganathan,
E. W. Watkins,
A. B. Small,
D. F. Kibler,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water Management in the '90s: A Time for Innovation

Abstract:

Roadway crossings of natural waterways in the urban setting can be used as Best Management Practices (BMP's) by retrofitting existing outlet structures. Pollutant removal is contingent on inundation of a portion of the flood plain to provide extended detention. The design parameters, namely the detention basin storage and withdrawal rate, should be chosen to maximize the detention time within practical limits. An analytical procedure is formulated for preliminary planning estimates of the design parameters.

Subject Headings: Water pollution | Urban areas | Best Management Practices (BMPs) | Urban and regional development | Municipal water | Flood plains | Stormwater management

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