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Construction Site Stormwater Management - Case study

Issues and Challenges: Turbid construction stormwater. No on-site collection basins or management options. Diminished site access. Staging area restricted. Methods and Solutions: Low cost approach involved the placement of poly lined high-sided dumpsters for water storage and settling. A series of Biostar-CH Floc 500 bags were placed in line to treat water as it was pumped. The treated ...

Mar. 1, 2021

By Biostar-CH, Inc.

Potential use of ionic species for identifying source land-uses of stormwater runoff

Identifying critical land-uses or source areas is important to prioritize resources for cost-effective stormwater management. This study investigated the use of information on ionic composition as a fingerprint to identify the source land-use of stormwater runoff. We used 12 ionic species in stormwater runoff monitored for a total of 20 storm events at five sites with different land-use ...

Dec. 13, 2016

By IWA Publishing

Improving Water with Catch Basin Donuts and Berms

Water quality concerns are radically changing how municipalities manage runoff. A greater focus has been placed on preventing water from entering storm systems (e.g., through infiltration designs). Also, cities are increasingly turning to BMPs, such as catch basin donuts and berms, to remove sediment and other potential pollutants from entering the system. Canada-based BMP Supplies has been ...

May 9, 2016

By BMP Supplies

Innovating Stormwater Management with StormBrixx

In recent years, a fundamental component of managing stormwater in the construction industry is the implementation of underground detention systems. Due to increased land cost, contractors and engineers are shifting from the traditional ponds towards underground systems. This challenge was critical when designing and engineering the TruStile Doors new Denver headquarters. Through the ...

Nov. 23, 2019

By Nilex

Weathering the Storm

Construction excavation and earthmoving recently got a bit more complicated as Phase II of EPAs Storm Water Final Rule went into effect this past spring. The change creates potential for rental dealers who specialize in construction equipment to capitalize on a unique opportunity. While the subject seems new to some, Phase II originated from a 1992 court decision handed down in a lawsuit against ...

Feb. 24, 2016

By Finn Corporation

Cost overruns & non-compliance in stormwater treatment. Risk management strategies.

Stormwater treatment is a vital part of construction site ESC planning and management. However, even though conventional sediment control is a fairly commoditized service, most project managers still find it challenging to estimate water treatment cost in the planning phase and manage the cost overruns, project delays and pollution incidents during the project execution. Why is it challenging ...

Jun. 23, 2020

By Flowlink Environmental Inc.

Stormwater Management Improvements Spurred by Low Impact Development Techniques

Abstract A concept first advanced in 19901, evidence of Low Impact Development (LID) can now be seen across North America. Like many infrastructure transformations, this growth in LID design has benefitted from regulatory changes; compliance versus cost remains an important motivator in any commercial venture. Through their efforts, LID pioneers have demonstrated a range of social and aesthetic ...

Apr. 5, 2017

By Nilex

Erosion and Sediment Control: Navigating NPDES Regulations, the SWPPP, and Techniques for Compliance

Erosion and Sedimentation: Why Are They a Problem? The US Environmental Protection Agency lists sediment as the single most common pollutant in rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. With all the potentially harmful chemicals and substances in the world, it seems odd to many people that sediment—dirt, essentially—is singled out as the major culprit. Yet these particles of sand, ...

Oct. 28, 2016

By Finn Corporation

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