Urbanization impacts water quality by changing stormwater runoff, introducing pollutants from human activities. Current methods focus on quantity over quality, leading to ineffective solutions. A study in Gold Coast, Australia, analyzed water quality in different urban areas to link urban form to water quality. The researchers collected water samples, conducted lab tests, and analyzed data from areas with varying land uses. The study found that different types of urban development affect water quality, highlighting the importance of considering urban form in water quality management.