Environmental Science
8 years ago

Stormwater pollution at transit facilities in Florida poses environmental threat.

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A MANUAL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER RUNOFF AT TRANSIT MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITIES
Andrew A. Dzurik, B B Soileau, Craig Campbell

Paper Summary

The study looked at stormwater quality at transit maintenance facilities in Florida. They found that activities like vehicle repair and fueling can pollute stormwater. Tests showed pollutants like BOD, COD, TSS, and fecal coliform in the runoff. By using Best Management Practices, they identified 17 ways to improve stormwater quality at these facilities.

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