Article
Engineering, Civil
W. A. Lisenbee, J. M. Hathaway, R. J. Winston
Summary: Bioretention systems are effective in reducing stormwater runoff, but modeling of these systems has received less attention. This study compared the performance of DRAINMOD-Urban and SWMM LID module, and found that DRAINMOD-Urban replicated drainage hydrographs better while SWMM produced better overflow hydrographs. The results suggest an opportunity for model coupling to improve bioretention cell modeling.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jeremie Bonneau, Gislain Lipeme Kouyi, Laurent Lassabatere, Tim D. Fletcher
Summary: Bioretention systems are widely used globally to mitigate urban stormwater runoff impacts, and accurate modeling of physical processes within these systems is crucial. A generic model was developed and tested, showing good performance in replicating underdrain outflow rates but discrepancies in simulating water levels within the bioretention basin.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Fidyasari Kusuma Putri, Entin Hidayah, Mokhammad Farid Ma'ruf
Summary: Low impact development (LID) is a sustainable land use and planning strategy that aims to minimize the environmental impacts of development, and has shown success globally in managing stormwater and promoting water reuse. However, its suitability in developing countries like Indonesia remains uncertain and requires further investigation.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yusheng HongE, Zeyi Wan, Youngchul Kim, Jianghua Yu
Summary: Biofiltration system is effective in removing heavy metals from stormwater. This study investigated the microbial community and fractionation of heavy metals in filter media samples. The presence of vegetation and submerged zone affected heavy metal fractions and microbial community structure. The findings contribute to improving multi-metal-contaminated runoff treatment and understanding the impact of design parameters and heavy metal fractionation on microbial community in the biofiltration system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
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)
Article
Engineering, Civil
R. Andrew Tirpak, Ryan J. Winston, Ian M. Simpson, Jay D. Dorsey, Alec G. Grimm, Rachel L. Pieschek, Erik A. Petrovskis, Donald D. Carpenter
Summary: This study demonstrates that the combination of bioretention cells and permeable pavement can significantly reduce runoff from commercial parking lots, but the loading ratio of permeable pavement should be lower for better performance.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Wen, Zhiping Hu, Yanlin Jing, Xun Zhang, Yaguo Zhang, Shaobo Chai
Summary: The effective and reasonable construction of low impact development (LID) facilities in loess areas depends on the functionality of typical LID facilities and the safety of surrounding structures. This study conducted a full-scale field test on rainwater-concentrated infiltration of bioretentions in a collapsible loess site. It analyzed the water content and deformation law of the site and determined the water movement law of rainwater-concentrated infiltration at bioretention facilities. The results showed that different bioretention structural forms have different rainwater infiltration rules in collapsible loess fields, and the adverse effects of water infiltration can be mitigated by adjusting the initial water content and saturated water content.
BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Brooke Wilkerson, Eduard Romanenko, David N. Barton
Summary: Urban areas are facing increased pressure on stormwater management systems due to urbanization and climate change. Low impact development (LID) has become an attractive addition to traditional infrastructure and incentivizing its installation on private property requires realistic expectations and municipal subsidies.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jen-Yang Lin, Ti-Chi Yuan, Chi-Feng Chen
Summary: This study monitored three field sites in Taipei city, Taiwan, and found that the water retention rate is influenced by infiltration capacity and rainfall intensity. The water retention rate at each site almost reached 50% when the cumulative rainfall was lower than 20 mm, and decreased to 40% at 60 mm rainfall.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tianqi Liu, Yelly Lawluvy, Yang Shi, Pow-Seng Yap
Summary: Low impact development (LID) practices mitigate the detrimental effects of urbanization and climate change, restoring pre-development hydrology and promoting sustainable development. Different types of LID practices have their own characteristics and challenges, with opportunities for further development despite demonstrated success in urban stormwater management.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Katharina Lange, Kerstin Magnusson, Maria Viklander, Godecke-Tobias Blecken
Summary: This study found that stormwater treatment trains can effectively remove rubber, bitumen, and other microplastic particles from highway runoff, with filter cells playing a major role in this removal. The Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT) did not significantly reduce microplastic concentrations, highlighting a weakness in the system design. Both vegetated bioretention cells and non-vegetated sand filters performed similarly in removing microplastic particles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Henry Beral, Danielle Dagenais, Jacques Brisson, Margit Koiv-Vainik
Summary: Bioretention systems are important green infrastructures for managing urban stormwater runoff. This study compared the performance of four plant species in bioretention effectiveness during different growing periods and found that plant species selection is crucial for improving water quality and reducing runoff volume.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yasir Abduljaleel, Yonas Demissie
Summary: Low-impact development (LID) is increasingly used to reduce stormwater impacts in urban areas. A study using MOGA and SWMM identified cost-effective LID combinations in Renton, WA, which were able to reduce peak flow and total runoff volume significantly.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yanwei Sun, Qingyun Li, Furong Yu, Mingwei Ma, Cundong Xu
Summary: BRCs are increasingly used to reduce runoff and improve runoff quality. This study developed metrics to evaluate the hydrologic and ecologic performances of BRC facilities. The results showed significant improvement in downstream ecology with BRCs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aline Rech, Elisa Pacheco, Jakcemara Caprario, Julio Cesar Rech, Alexandra Rodrigues Finotti
Summary: Infiltration swales are effective in controlling urban drainage volumes but need improvements to enhance contaminant retention, especially in coastal areas.
Article
Limnology
Sujay S. Kaushal, Paul M. Mayer, Gene E. Likens, Jenna E. Reimer, Carly M. Maas, Megan A. Rippy, Stanley B. Grant, Ian Hart, Ryan M. Utz, Ruth R. Shatkay, Barret M. Wessel, Christine E. Maietta, Michael L. Pace, Shuiwang Duan, Walter L. Boger, Alexis M. Yaculak, Joseph G. Galella, Kelsey L. Wood, Carol J. Morel, William Nguyen, Shane Elizabeth C. Querubin, Rebecca A. Sukert, Anna Lowien, Alyssa Wellman Houde, Anais Roussel, Andrew J. Houston, Ari Cacopardo, Cristy Ho, Haley Talbot-Wendlandt, Jacob M. Widmer, Jairus Slagle, James A. Bader, Jeng Hann Chong, Jenna Wollney, Jordan Kim, Lauren Shepherd, Matthew T. Wilfong, Megan Houlihan, Nathan Sedghi, Rebecca Butcher, Sona Chaudhary, William D. Becker
Summary: The severity and recovery chances of freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS) are influenced by various factors, including human activities, geology, flowpaths, climate, and time. These factors drive the spread of FSS across ecosystems in different stages, leading to failures in systems-level functions.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa A. Levin, Guillermo F. Mendoza, Carlos Neira, Sarah N. Giddings, Jeffrey A. Crooks
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of mouth closure and hypoxia on macrobenthic communities in two estuaries along the southern California coastline. The results showed that mouth closure increased macrofaunal density and diversity, especially at the mouth, and suppressed seasonality. Hypoxia, on the other hand, led to changes in taxonomic composition but had no effect on taxon richness or diversity. The differences in community composition and traits between the two estuaries disappeared in the middle and upper reaches.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marina Feraud, Sean P. Ahearn, Emily A. Parker, Sumant Avasarala, Megyn B. Rugh, Wei-Cheng Hung, Dong Li, Laurie C. Van De Werfhorst, Timnit Kefela, Azadeh Hemati, Andrew S. Mehring, Yiping Cao, Jennifer A. Jay, Haizhou Liu, Stanley B. Grant, Patricia A. Holden
Summary: This study found that nitrogen in urban runoff can be treated with biofilters during simulated storms, but the nitrogen transformation within the biofilters is insufficient, mainly undergoing ammonification and nitrification, without much denitrification. Therefore, it is necessary to redesign biofilters to promote plant assimilation and/or denitrification of nitrogen in order to reduce the nitrogen generation and export caused by nitrification.
Article
Limnology
Lillian R. McCormick, Shailja Gangrade, Jessica C. Garwood, Nicholas W. Oesch, Lisa A. Levin
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Caleb J. Robbins, Beth C. Norman, Halvor M. Halvorson, David W. P. Manning, Elliot Bastias, Cristiane Biasi, Allyn K. Dodd, Rebecca A. Eckert, Alice Gossiaux, Jeremy Jabiol, Andrew S. Mehring, Ada Pastor
Summary: The decomposition of coarse detritus in freshwater ecosystems has been well studied in terms of mass loss, but less is known about the temporal changes in the elemental composition of these materials during decomposition. This dataset synthesizes published measurements of detrital nutrients and stoichiometry to provide a basis for understanding the temporality of elemental content in freshwater detritus.
Article
Ecology
Caleb J. J. Robbins, David W. P. Manning, Halvor M. M. Halvorson, Beth C. C. Norman, Rebecca A. A. Eckert, Ada Pastor, Allyn K. K. Dodd, Jeremy Jabiol, Elliot Bastias, Alice Gossiaux, Andrew S. S. Mehring
Summary: Decomposing organic matter is a vital resource for aquatic ecosystems, providing fuel for their biogeochemical function and secondary production. However, the dynamics of detrital nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in aquatic ecosystems have been less explored compared to terrestrial ecosystems, despite their fundamental connection with microbial processes and ecosystem function. This study synthesized published time series data from stream ecosystems to analyze the nutrient dynamics of decomposing litter. The results showed that detritus contributed as a net source of N to the environment, regardless of the initial N content. On the other hand, the sink/source dynamics of P were more influenced by the initial P content, shifting from P sinks to net P mineralization after a certain level of mass loss. However, variations in N and P predictions indicated the importance of nonmicrobial factors such as invertebrate fragmentation. Overall, this analysis helps to bridge the gap between organic matter decomposition in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and provides insights for future research on detrital nutrient dynamics.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yen-Hsiang Huang, Hong Wei, Peter J. Santiago, William John Thrift, Regina Ragan, Sunny Jiang
Summary: Rapid and cost-effective detection of antibiotics in wastewater is crucial for effective strategies in their removal. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) can potentially provide label-free, real-time sensing of antibiotic contamination. This study tested two gold nanostructures as SERS substrates for the detection of quinoline, a commonly found antibiotic in wastewater. Results showed that the self-assembled SERS substrate had a low limit of detection (LoD) of 5.01 ppb for quinoline in wastewater. However, the commercially available SERS substrate performed poorly due to interference from non-target molecules.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer T. Le, Jennifer P. Gonzalez, Richard T. Carson, Richard F. Ambrose, Lisa A. Levin
Summary: Natural stormwater treatment systems (NTS) are designed ecosystems that capture and treat stormwater runoff using natural processes. The biological communities associated with NTS can provide additional ecosystem services, such as biodiversity and climate regulation, as well as recreational and aesthetic value. The review highlights the need for indicators, measurements, and monitoring of ecosystem services and co-benefits from NTS. Three models are presented to evaluate NTS performance, providing important information for NTS design, spatial placement, and decision-making.
Article
Ecology
Stephen G. Whitaker, Richard F. Ambrose, Laura M. Anderson, Robin J. Fales, Jayson R. Smith, Sierra Sutton, Robert J. Miller
Summary: Foundation species like trees, corals, grasses, oysters, and rockweeds play a crucial role in modifying the physical environment and increasing biodiversity. However, many of these important species are declining due to various factors. This comprehensive review focuses on rockweeds, their ecological importance, and the need for restoration efforts to conserve and enhance their population for the benefit of ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sujay S. S. Kaushal, Carly M. M. Maas, Paul M. M. Mayer, Tammy A. A. Newcomer-Johnson, Stanley B. B. Grant, Megan A. A. Rippy, Ruth R. R. Shatkay, Jonathan Leathers, Arthur J. J. Gold, Cassandra Smith, Evan C. C. McMullen, Shahan Haq, Rose Smith, Shuiwang Duan, Joseph Malin, Alexis Yaculak, Jenna E. E. Reimer, Katie Delaney Newcomb, Ashley Sides Raley, Daniel C. C. Collison, Joseph G. G. Galella, Melissa Grese, Gwendolyn Sivirichi, Thomas R. R. Doody, Peter Vikesland, Shantanu V. V. Bhide, Lauren Krauss, Madeline Daugherty, Christina Stavrou, MaKayla Etheredge, Jillian Ziegler, Andrew Kirschnick, William England, Kenneth T. T. Belt
Summary: There are challenges in monitoring and managing water quality due to spatial and temporal heterogeneity in contaminant sources, transport, and transformations. We demonstrate the importance of longitudinal stream synoptic (LSS) monitoring, which can track combinations of water quality parameters along flowpaths across space and time.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Hunter Quon, Sunny Jiang
Summary: The effects of climate change, population growth, and future hydrologic uncertainties necessitate increased water conservation, new water resources, and a shift towards sustainable urban water supply portfolios. Diversifying water portfolios with non-traditional water sources can play a key role. This review explores the status and trends around these non-traditional water sources, and reviews approaches and models for prioritizing, predicting, and quantifying metrics of concern.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lixun Zhang, Shengyin Tang, Sunny Jiang
Summary: This study developed an engineered biofiltration system using a composite of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)-biochar (PDDA-BC) as a filtration medium to effectively remove Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), the most common algal toxin in freshwater. The results demonstrated that PDDA-BC showed high selectivity in adsorbing MC-LR, achieving a fast adsorption kinetics and a high capture rate. Furthermore, the combination of PDDA-BC with MC-degrading bacteria offered a promising and effective approach for the sustainable removal of MC-LR.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yen-Hsiang Huang, Hong Wei, Peter J. Santiago, William John Thrift, Regina Ragan, Sunny Jiang
Summary: Rapid and cost-effective detection of antibiotics in wastewater and through wastewater treatment processes is crucial. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has the potential for label-free, real-time sensing of antibiotic contamination in the environment. This study tested two gold nanostructures as SERS substrates for the label-free detection of quinoline, a commonly found antibiotic in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alexander M. Cancelli, Frank A. P. C. Gobas
Summary: A mechanistic model was developed to assess the removal efficiency of pollutants in a wetland system, particularly in oil sands process-affected water (OSPW). The model simulated wetland mechanisms of chemical removal and showed that sustained wetland treatment is feasible. It is a helpful tool to evaluate the feasibility of treatment systems and to assess trade-offs in wetland design and operation.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Prakash Singh Thapa, Hiromu Daimaru, Seiji Yanai
Summary: This study assessed the vegetation recovery and erosion condition in a landslide area in central Japan. The results show that the upper slope, where reforestation activities were implemented, has seen significant vegetation recovery and no significant erosion, while the lower slope lacks vegetation and has experienced continued erosion.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Mike Jerauld, Forrest Dierberg, Thomas DeBusk, Scott Jackson, Kevin Grace, John Juston
Summary: The Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands built to remove phosphorus (P) from agricultural and urban runoff in support of Everglades restoration. Research shows that the levels of calcium (Ca) and alkalinity (Alk) have an impact on phosphorus removal in these wetlands.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kalindhi Larios, Stefan Gerber, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, Patrick Inglett, K. Ramesh Reddy, Michael Chimney
Summary: This study modeled the phosphorus biogeochemical dynamics in one of the best performing Everglades treatment wetlands and found that the complexity of the hydrological system significantly affected the simulated water column P concentration. The modeling tool developed in this study can guide future data collection and optimization efforts for treatment wetlands in the Everglades.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jing Hu, Benjamin Baiser, R. Thomas James, K. Ramesh Reddy
Summary: This study examined the long-term phosphorus retention in Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and identified the factors influencing their performance. The results showed that the operational performance of STAs improved over time. There were notable differences among individual STAs, with the co-precipitation of phosphorus with calcium playing a critical role in one of the STAs. This highlights the complexity of phosphorus removal in STAs and the need for site-specific management strategies.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Odi Villapando, K. R. Reddy, J. King
Summary: The biogeochemical response to different flow conditions within two parallel flow-ways in Everglades Stormwater Treatment Area (STA)-2 was studied. It was found that there was a gradual decrease in the total phosphorus (TP) concentration from inflow to outflow for both emergent aquatic vegetation (EAV) and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) dominated systems, with EAV showing a higher reduction rate. Significant increase in TP concentration was observed in the SAV system under no flow condition, possibly due to the production of particulate phosphorus (PP) through various mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)