Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices

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Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices

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Author : Scott Michael Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices written by Scott Michael Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Best management practices (Pollution prevention) categories.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- chapter 2. Literature review and survey findings -- chapter 3. Hydrologic performance assessment methods and data sources -- chapter 4. Water quality estimation methods and data sources -- chapter 5. BMP operation and maintenance requirements -- chapter 6. Capital and operation and maintenance costs -- chapter 7. Whole life cycle model -- chapter 8. Performance of nonstructural BMPs -- chapter 9. DOT BMP planning tool -- References.

Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices

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Author : Scott Michael Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices written by Scott Michael Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Best management practices (Pollution prevention) categories.

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 792: Long-Term Performance and Life-Cycle Costs of Stormwater Best Management Practices provides tools and guidance to help optimize the best management practices (BMP) portion of a transportation department's stormwater program. The report is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing a BMP evaluation tool in a spreadsheet format as a computational aid that provides average annual performance and whole life costs for treatment BMPs."--Publisher's description.

Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices

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language : en
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Release Date : 2014

Long Term Performance And Life Cycle Costs Of Stormwater Best Management Practices written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Electronic book categories.

The Use Of Best Management Practices Bmps In Urban Watersheds

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Author : Richard Field
language : en
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Release Date : 2006

The Use Of Best Management Practices Bmps In Urban Watersheds written by Richard Field and has been published by DEStech Publications, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.

"Presents and compares all major stormwater/runoff control strategies ; New data on pollutant removal efficiencies, design, costs, environmental impacts and more ; Where and why to use the best techniques for limiting/monitoring diffuse pollution ; Provides the tools to meet regulations and improve water quality in urban/suburban watersheds"--From publisher's description.

Post Project Monitoring Of Bmp S Suds To Determine Performance And Whole Life Costs

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Author : L. K. Lampe
language : en
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Release Date : 2004-06-30

Post Project Monitoring Of Bmp S Suds To Determine Performance And Whole Life Costs written by L. K. Lampe and has been published by IWA Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-30 with Science categories.

Over the past 20 years, the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the United States has been instrumental in reducing both the detrimental impacts to receiving water quality and the exacerbated flooding caused by urbanization and storm water drainage. More recently, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) have started to be used in the United Kingdom. Both SUDS and BMPs attempt to mimic the drainage patterns of the natural watershed, and can also provide a degree of treatment needed to improve the quality of the water discharged to an acceptable level. The costs of conventional stormwater collection systems are determined primarily in terms of initial capital expenditure. Long-term maintenance costs are absorbed by stormwater authorities that are responsible for maintaining their infrastructure as part of their "asset base". Currently, only a few of these responsibilities exist for BMPs and SUDS, which generally incorporate surface components and are often dependent on landscaping rather than on traditional construction techniques, but may require significant regular maintenance. Any potential adopting organization will require guidance on the maintenance regimes of different types of systems and how such regimes translate into long-term adoption costs. The project is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1, which is the subject of this report, includes a literature review and a survey of stormwater authorities and organizations in the US and UK to identify the most commonly used BMPs and SUDS and to determine the availability of data on their cost and performance. As part of Phase 2, the operation of selected BMPs and SUDS will be monitored over a one-year period in terms of pollutant removal and hydrologic/hydraulic efficiency, and applicability of their design criteria and maintenance regime. The protocols developed in Phase 1 will be used to assess BMPs/SUDS performance and whole-life costs.

Sustainable Winter Road Operations

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Author : Xianming Shi
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-08-27

Sustainable Winter Road Operations written by Xianming Shi and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.

The first and only comprehensive guide to best practices in winter road operations Winter maintenance operations are essential to ensure the safety, mobility, and productivity of transportation systems, especially in cold-weather climates, and responsible agencies are continually challenged to provide a high level of service in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. Sustainable Winter Road Operations bridges the knowledge gaps, providing the first up-to-date, authoritative, single-source overview and guide to best practices in winter road operations that considers the triple bottom line of sustainability. With contributions from experts in the field from around the world, this book takes a holistic approach to the subject. The authors address the many negative impacts on regional economies and the environment of poorly planned and inadequate winter road operations, and they make a strong case for the myriad benefits of environmentally sustainable concepts and practices. Best practice applications of materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies and how they can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of winter operations, optimize materials usage, and minimize cost, corrosion, and environmental impacts are all covered in depth. Provides the first up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive overview of best practices in sustainable winter road operations currently in use around the world Covers materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies for sustainable winter road operations Brings together contributions by an international all-star team of experts with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing sustainable winter road operations Designed to bring professionals involved in transportation and highway maintenance and control up to speed with current best practice Sustainable Winter Road Operations is essential reading for maintenance professionals dealing with snow and ice control operations on highways, motorways and local roads. It is a valuable source of information and guidance for decision makers, researchers, and engineers in transportation engineering involved in transportation and highway maintenance. And it is an ideal textbook for advanced-level courses in transportation engineering.

10th Anniversary Of Water

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Author : Arjen Y. Hoekstra†
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2020-07-03

10th Anniversary Of Water written by Arjen Y. Hoekstra† and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-03 with Science categories.

First issued in 2009, Water is celebrating our 10th anniversary this year. Thanks to all the dedicated researchers, reviewers, and editors, Water has become a popular outlet for cutting-edge research in the broad field of water science, technology, management, and governance. The open access format has proven to be attractive, and authors highly value the quick handling of papers, higher visibility and citations, as well as free and unlimited access to the new papers. After 10 years, Water has become an established journal in the field. This Special Issue is set up to mark the 10th anniversary of Water. It is devoted to the publication of comprehensive reviews encompassing the most significant developments in the realm of water sciences in the last decade.

Pollutant Load Reductions For Total Maximum Daily Loads For Highways

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Author : Shahid A. Abbasi
language : en
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Release Date : 2013

Pollutant Load Reductions For Total Maximum Daily Loads For Highways written by Shahid A. Abbasi and has been published by Transportation Research Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Science categories.

"The intent of this synthesis is to collect information on the types of best management practices (BMPs) currently being used by state departments of transportation (DOTs) for meeting total maximum daily load (TMDL) water quality goals for stormwater runoff. The study approach includes two major components: interviews with 12 state DOTs to identify the existing state of the practice as it relates to TMDL implementation, and a review of selected literature sources based on the criteria of highways, TMDLs, BMP performance, and BMP cost to stay consistent with the goals of this synthesis. In particular, detailed quantitative BMP performance and cost data, including life-cycle costs, are presented, which builds significantly on previous studies of this nature. The impetus for this study was to help fill in a significant information gap on what types of BMPs are cost-effective for specific use in linear highway applications for TMDL implementation purposes. Even with the advent of new low-impact development/green infrastructure practices, there remain a lack of effective BMP technologies and nonstructural controls (e.g., source control and water quality credit trading) for DOTs to implement for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit compliance. This problem will only grow larger as new TMDLs are continually being developed, and many DOTs are unprepared both technically and economically to cope with the additional requirements (some states already have 60+ TMDLs in which they are a named stakeholder). In an effort to help state DOTs with TMDL implementation, a simple user-friendly BMP matrix/toolbox with quantitative performance and, where available, life-cycle cost data for various structural and nonstructural BMPs is presented. Some of the more common TMDL pollutants of concern (sediment, nutrients, fecal coliform, and metals) are focused to maximize applicability for state DOTs. The performance and cost data were derived from numerous literature sources including the International Stormwater BMP Database, which currently consists of more than 400 studies. This study is designed to help promote information exchange and technology transfer among DOTs for the mutual benefit of all highway managers faced with TMDL implementation. Conclusions from this synthesis are briefly highlighted here by general topic area, with more details provided in chapters four and five. Performance for structural BMPs varied by pollutant and BMP type; however, certain trends did emerge from the literature review. In general, total suspended solids (TSS) appear to be relatively easy to treat with a broad range of BMPs, including infiltration basins, sand filters, and bioretention. Nutrients (especially total nitrogen) can be more challenging to remove; nonetheless, some BMPs (e.g., Austin sand filters for total nitrogen and infiltration basins for total phosphorus) showed some promise. Fecal coliform data were limited; however, several BMPs were documented as being effective, including infiltration basins, and infiltration trenches, among others. Additional BMP performance data from the International Stormwater BMP Database support the view that media filters and retention ponds are consistently effective for a wide variety of TMDL pollutants, including TSS, nutrients, fecal coliform, and total metals. This conclusion is based on statistics that show that median concentrations of these pollutants were statistically lower in effluent concentrations compared with influent concentrations based on a large number of studies from around the country (although not all highway related). Overall, while these BMPs may be generally effective across a range of environmental conditions, obtaining local site-specific BMP monitoring data would be preferable for developing individual state DOT TMDL programs. Performance data are also presented for nonstructural practices such as street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, and tree planting. Quantitative performance data are generally lacking in the literature for these types of BMPs. The limited information found suggests that street sweeping and catch basin cleaning may potentially be effective strategies for reducing TSS, nutrients, and metals provided they are performed frequently enough and the right technology is used (in the case of sweeping). Tree planting and stream restoration were documented as having some water quality benefits for nutrients. Notably, anti-icing management has been successfully demonstrated in New Hampshire, where a 20% reduction in chlorides was achieved by upgrading the technology on snow plows in response to a chloride TMDL. In addition to performance, life-cycle cost data are presented where available. However, the cost information could not be adequately synthesized owing to differences in cost estimating approaches, reporting units, variability in costs among states and regions, and inconsistencies in BMP naming conventions. This also prevented a true cost-benefit analysis. However, numerous sources of life-cycle cost data, as well as sources for individual cost elements such as design, construction, and operation and maintenance, are provided where the interested reader may obtain more detailed information. Given the differences in cost from one region to another, the reader is encouraged to obtain cost data that are most relevant to their state. Hyperlinks are provided in the BMP matrix/toolbox where one may access examples of reports with detailed life-cycle cost data, and numerous additional cost sources are cited throughout the section on Highway Best Management Practices in chapter three. There appear to be several common elements to developing an effective TMDL implementation program, all of which have the potential to benefit DOTs by helping them receive a more equitable waste load allocation and developing a more manageable TMDL program. The key elements are listed here (although not all may apply to every DOT): Increase awareness and training within the DOT on TMDL issues, especially in cases where the DOT is named a stakeholder in only a few TMDLs (or none). Develop off-site watershed partnerships and collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective approaches based on economies of scale and to promote information sharing and technology transfer among stakeholders. Collaborate with the state regulatory agency during the TMDL development process, especially early in the process. Estimate pollutant loads generated within the DOT right-of-way (either through water quality monitoring or modeling) and predict potential load reductions from various BMP implementation scenarios. Although some DOTs had relatively successful TMDL programs, others clearly faced a number of challenges. The primary challenges were limited financial resources, a lack of effective BMP technologies for linear highway applications, and difficulties in navigating complex regulatory environments where TMDL-related requirements were either inconsistently enforced or restricted the flexibility of the DOT in implementing BMPs of their choice. Further research is suggested on the following topics: long-term adverse environmental and cultural aspects of BMP implementation; new and innovative BMP technologies suitable for the highway environment; more studies on BMP longevity, life-cycle costs, and maintenance costs and standards; and alternative and creative solutions to addressing emerging TMDLs for less traditional pollutants such as biological integrity, sediment toxicity, and organic compounds (e.g., vehicle source control, water quality trading)"--Pages 1-2.

Evaluation Of Best Management Practices For Highway Runoff Control

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Author : National Cooperative Highway Research Program
language : en
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Release Date : 2006

Evaluation Of Best Management Practices For Highway Runoff Control written by National Cooperative Highway Research Program and has been published by Transportation Research Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Science categories.

At head of title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

Water Wastewater And Stormwater Infrastructure Management

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Author : Neil S. Grigg
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2012-06-08

Water Wastewater And Stormwater Infrastructure Management written by Neil S. Grigg and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Urban water services are building blocks for healthy cities, and they require complex and expensive infrastructure systems. Most of the infrastructure is out of sight and tends to be taken for granted, but an infrastructure financing crisis looms in the United States because the systems are aging and falling behind on maintenance. A road map for pu