Toxic Stormwater Floods Beijing's Waterways, Threatening Public Health
The article discusses how urban stormwater runoff in Beijing contributes to water pollution. Researchers used monitoring data to estimate the total pollutant loads from the city. They developed a model to calculate the main pollutants in the runoff. The study found that the flush process affects both the quantity and quality of stormwater. By comparing point-source and non-point source pollutants, the researchers provided a scientific basis for managing urban stormwater pollution and improving infrastructure.