Environmental Science
8 years ago

Revamped Urban Drainage Systems Restore Stream Health and Reduce Runoff

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Scenarios for Redesigning an Urban Drainage System to Reduce Runoff Frequency and Restore Stream Ecological Condition
Anthony Richard Ladson, Sara D Lloyd, Christopher J. Walsh, Tim D. Fletcher, Pascal Horton

Paper Summary

The goal of the study was to find ways to reduce polluted stormwater runoff in urban areas to improve stream health. The researchers suggested redesigning urban drainage systems with techniques like infiltration and rainwater harvesting. By using biofiltration basins, swales, and rainwater tanks, they found that it is possible to decrease runoff frequency and improve stream health in urban areas.

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