Key issues for sustainable urban stormwater management

AE Barbosa, JN Fernandes, LM David - Water research, 2012 - Elsevier
Since ancient times, it is understood that stormwater from constructed areas should be
managed somehow. Waste and pollution transported by stormwater poses quantity and …

Effects of watershed-scale green infrastructure retrofits on urban stormwater quality: A paired watershed study to quantify nutrient and sediment removal

JS Smith, RJ Winston, DM Wituszynski, RA Tirpak… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban stormwater represents a substantial source of nutrients and sediment to aquatic
ecosystems. Green infrastructure (GI), including bioretention and permeable pavement, is an …

On the apparent failure of silt fences to protect freshwater ecosystems from sedimentation: A call for improvements in science, technology, training and compliance …

SJ Cooke, JM Chapman, JC Vermaire - Journal of environmental …, 2015 - Elsevier
Excessive sedimentation derived from anthropogenic activities is a main factor in habitat and
biodiversity loss in freshwater ecosystems. To prevent offsite movement of soil particles …

The effectiveness of water irrigation policies for residential turfgrass

LA Ozan, KA Alsharif - Land use policy, 2013 - Elsevier
Turfgrass irrigation policies have been implemented in various regions of the US to reduce
domestic water consumption. Mandatory restrictions are often enforced by issuing citations …

Landsca** practices, community perceptions, and social indicators for stormwater nonpoint source pollution management

A Persaud, K Alsharif, P Monaghan, F Akiwumi… - Sustainable cities and …, 2016 - Elsevier
This study sought to assess the relationship between regulatory and educational
approaches to nutrient management and homeowner behaviors, perceptions, and …

Effects of construction-related land use change on streamflow and sediment yield

VP Santikari, LC Murdoch - Journal of environmental management, 2019 - Elsevier
Observations from four small watersheds by the Reedy River in upstate South Carolina,
USA, were used to evaluate the effects of urban development due to residential construction …

[PDF][PDF] Water quality of surface runoff in loop two catchment area in UKM

NI Zaiedy, OA Karim, NAA Mutalib - Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 2016 - journalarticle.ukm.my
For a country that is develo**, there is a need to control and maintain the quality of raw
water, with adequate quantities to ensure continuous supply of clean water. In Malaysia …

Addressing water contamination from concentrated animal feeding operations

TJ Centner - Land Use Policy, 2011 - Elsevier
Pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in the United States is
impairing water quality. CAFOs have been designated as point sources of pollutants, so …

Development of a hybrid expert system-multi criteria analysis on erosion and sediment control in construction industry

IA Razak Al-Ani, WHM Wan Mohtar… - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2016 - Springer
Construction activities combined with heavy rainfall can results in severe soil loss which
eventually will be deposited into the adjacent water bodies via stormwater. The Best …

An expert system for construction sites best management practices

L Ooshaksaraie, A Mardookhpour, NEA Basri… - … Conference, INCT 2011 …, 2011 - Springer
The construction industry has the potential to significantly impact our environment. Using
Best Management Practices (BMPs) at construction sites is the most effective way to protect …