Essays about: "stormwater quality"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 51 essays containing the words stormwater quality.

  1. 16. Urban stormwater ponds: Evaluation of heavy metals and organic pollutants in stormwater and stormwater sediments

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Felix Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban stormwater; Stormwater ponds; Stormwater sediment; Heavy metals; Organic pollutants;

    Abstract : Urban runoff is generated by precipitation of rain and snowmelt on impervious surfaces.  The increasing demand of urbanization causes contaminants to accumulate on roads,  roofs and pathways. In turn, as runoff wash off these surfaces, contaminants such as heavy metals, particles and organic pollutants end up in the stormwater. READ MORE

  3. 17. Evaluation of a gross pollutant trap-biofilter stormwater treatment train : The Role Of Calcium Carbonate, Vegetation And Pre-Treatment Facility

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Arkitektur och vatten

    Author : Sofia Fahlbeck Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Bioretention; stormwater; stormwater treatment; stormwater pollutants; heavy metals; phosphorus; Biofilter; dagvatten; dagvattenrening; dagvattenföroreningar; tungmetaller; fosfor;

    Abstract : Development of cities, new buildings and other impervious surfaces entails increased stormwater flows, volumes and pollutant loads. Heavy metals, nutrients, sediments and salt are common pollutants in stormwater. READ MORE

  4. 18. Reningseffekten av fosfor och kväve i regnbäddar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Elnaz Habibi; [2021]
    Keywords : regnbädd; biofilter; näringsämnen;

    Abstract : Flera hårdgjorda ytor och mindre vegetation i våra städer har orsakat att den naturliga infiltrationen minskar. Hårdgjorda ytorna gör att det blir en snabb avrinning som den traditionella dagvattensystem inte kan klara av. Detta ökar risken för översvämningar samt ger negativa effekter till miljön. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sustainable stormwater management in Stockholm's inner city

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Nils Brattgård; [2021]
    Keywords : Stockholm; Sustainable Stormwater Management; Stormwater; Runoff; Green Infrastructure; Structural Soil; Trees; Constructed Wetlands; Wet pond; Green roof; Green wall; Institutional challenges; Technical challenges;

    Abstract : Much like other cities Stockholm has traditionally used a technical system for managing stormwater. With time this system has become overburdened and has led to large environmental concerns. To reach water quality goals set by the EU Stockholm needs to decrease pollution released to recipients by 70-80%. READ MORE

  6. 20. Assessing the potential for vertical urban agriculture for multi-storey buildings : a case study of the proposed Culture Casbah development in Rosengård, Malmö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Francisco Javier Valerio Trujillo; [2020]
    Keywords : urban agriculture; well-being; sustainable development; urban ecological infrastructure; food security; densification; urban ecology infrastructure; community gardens;

    Abstract : This thesis proposes the use of urban agriculture as a tool to address three global challenges related to population growth in cities; densification, climate change and health risk by studying the history and benefits of urban agriculture, it is possible to understand the benefits in better integrating urban agriculture into new urban infrastructure, particularly in high-density housing areas. These benefits include; better living conditions, reduced food transportation, stormwater management and strong links between communities. READ MORE