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Environmental Sciences
Pin-Chun Huang, Kwan Tun Lee
Summary: The objective of this study is to find an alternative method for predicting water levels in the sewer system and on the streets in an urban district during rainstorms, using a dynamic neural network model. The novelty of this research lies in the proposed methodology to effectively train the AI model based on hydrologic conditions, geomorphologic properties, and the network relation of the drainage system. The research findings show that the proposed methodology can achieve satisfactory accuracy and assist the numerical-based SWMM model for real-time warning of urban drainage systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wei Zhang, Juan Li, Huichao Sun, Wu Che
Summary: The study investigated the first flush phenomenon in urban runoff pollution in Beijing, China, with water samples taken from cement roof and asphalt road runoff. Through analyzing runoff depth versus pollutant cumulative mass curve, a new method was proposed to assess the efficiency of controlling runoff pollution with different first flush volumes.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Civil
Ruijie Liang, Holger R. Maier, Mark A. Thyer, Graeme C. Dandy, Yinghao Tan, Matthew Chhay, Tiger Sau, Vinh Lam
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JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
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Water Resources
Andrew J. Miller, Claire Welty, Jonathan M. Duncan, Mary Lynn Baeck, James A. Smith
Summary: The hydrologic response of urban watersheds to pulse rainfall events can be explained by watershed properties, despite differences in storm events. Variation in SWM and impervious cover did not significantly affect hydrograph peak attenuation, with the primary difference observed on the recession limb. Findings suggest that SWM may be less effective at attenuating urban hydrographs than commonly assumed, and impervious cover may have a greater influence on runoff volume than SWM coverage.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Anita Raimondi, Giacomo Marrazzo, Umberto Sanfilippo, Gianfranco Becciu
Summary: This paper proposes an analytical-probabilistic approach to estimate the contribution of permeable pavements to stormwater management. An application to a case study in Sao Paulo (Brazil) has been presented and the effectiveness of the approach has been confirmed. The authors indicate that the use of permeable pavements at the base of urban trees improves stormwater retention.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
T. Giakoumis, N. Voulvoulis
Summary: Water pollution caused by the frequent use of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) is a growing concern in England and worldwide. Analysis of event duration monitoring (EDM) data for 2021 and 2020 reveals that CSO spills are a systemic issue related to the under capacity of the English wastewater systems. The reliance on CSOs for peak dry weather flow conditions poses risks to the environment and water users.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Construction & Building Technology
Lanxin Sun, Jun Xia, Dunxian She, Qizhong Guo, Yuming Su, Wenyucheng Wang
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SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Anai Floriano Vasconcelos, Ademir Paceli Barbassa, Maria Fernanda Nobrega dos Santos, Maryam Astaraie Imani
Summary: Urban stormwater management is crucial for urban sustainability. Although sustainable urban stormwater management (SUSM) has been increasingly adopted worldwide, it still faces barriers in developing countries. This study focuses on Brazil as a case study and identifies the barriers to SUSM adoption through literature review and an online survey. The identified barriers are coherent with the context of SUSM adoption in Brazil, mainly related to knowledge about SUSM. Overcoming these barriers is essential for promoting urban stormwater sustainability in Brazil and other developing countries.
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Engineering, Environmental
Jiuling Li, Keshab Sharma, Wei Li, Zhiguo Yuan
Summary: Real-time control is a crucial tool for the safe and cost-effective operation of sewer systems. This study developed swift, data-driven hydraulic models to predict sewage flow rates and successfully applied them to sulfide control through NaOH dosing. These models have potential applications in various sewer control scenarios.
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Ecology
Gaston E. Small, Niklas Martensson, Benjamin D. Janke, Genevieve Suzanne Metson
Summary: Urban gardens and farms contribute significantly to nitrogen and phosphorus export in stormwater runoff, due to high compost inputs and low nutrient use efficiencies. The contribution of gardens to nutrient export depends on retention efficiency values, with high efficiency minimizing their impact. Understanding the long-term fate of excess nutrients in urban landscapes is crucial.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
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Ecology
Gaston E. Small, Niklas Martensson, Benjamin D. Janke, Genevieve Suzanne Metsone
Summary: Urban gardens and farms using compost as a nutrient source can contribute significantly to urban nutrient budgets through stormwater runoff. The study finds that gardens and farms, although occupying a small fraction of land area, account for a large proportion of nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to urban landscapes. The significance of their contribution depends on compost inputs and nutrient retention efficiency, highlighting the importance of understanding the fate of excess nutrients on urban landscapes.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zheng Kong, Haiyuan Ma, Yunqian Song, Xinyue Wang, Liqing Li, Yunsong Yuan, Zhiyu Shao, Hongxiang Chai
Summary: Media amendment significantly enhances the removal of dissolved nutrients in bioretention systems, but it is challenging to maintain both stability and efficiency during long-term operation. Therefore, in practical applications, factors such as catchment characteristics, prioritized pollutants, and meteorological factors should be considered when selecting suitable amended media and design factors to maximize the stability and efficiency of bioretention systems.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zan Gao, Qionghua Zhang, Jie Li, Yufei Wang, Mawuli Dzakpasu, Xiaochang C. Wang
Summary: This paper reviews the methods for identifying, quantifying, and controlling First-Flush (FF) phenomenon in urban stormwater management. It discusses FF identification methods, characteristics of pollutant flushes, FF pollution control technologies, and the relationships among these factors. The paper also examines FF quantification methods and optimization of control measures, aiming to provide direction for future studies on FF management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Jing Li, Junqi Li, Zimu Li, Xiaojing Li, Shuai Si
Summary: Ground hardening in urban areas increases the risk of thermal enrichment in surface rainwater runoff. However, through low-impact development (LID) and renovation, the thermal load of surface runoff in urban areas can be significantly reduced, with ceramic granules as bioretention fillers showing remarkable results in decreasing thermal pollution and protecting the urban aquatic environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Rita Ventura Matos, Manuel Peixeiro, Filipa Ferreira, Jose Saldanha Matos
Summary: This study investigated, modeled, and experimentally evaluated sulfide concentrations in a full-scale industrial sewer system in Portugal, finding heavily loaded effluents exceeding literature values. The proposed interventions for sulfide abatement were based on insights gained from modeling and experimental assessment, focusing on the addition of iron salts at existing monitoring stations in a specific ratio to address the considerable uncertainty in performance assessment.
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(2017)
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(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
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(2011)
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(2013)
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(2011)
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(2012)
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