Effects of low-impact-development (LID) practices on streamflow, runoff quantity, and runoff quality in the Ipswich River Basin, Massachusetts: A summary of field and modeling studies

Zimmerman, Marc J.; Waldron, Marcus C.; Barbaro, Jeffrey R.; Sorenson, Jason R.

doi:10.3133/cir1361

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“…A description of efforts aimed mainly at retaining runoff also can be found in a publication by Żbikowski and Żelazo [5]. Objects used for the infiltration and retention of rainwater and distributed throughout a given area are shortly referred to as LID (low impact development) objects, in accordance with terminology used in other articles [6][7][8]. The present study also presents the analysis of the influence of the increased urbanization of the analyzed catchment in 1970-2005 on runoff.…”

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Influence of Applying Infiltration and Retention Objects to the Rainwater Runoff on a Plot and Catchment Scale – Case Study of Służewiecki Stream Subcatchment in Warsaw

Barszcz¹

2015

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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This article presents the results of an analysis aimed at determining the influence of applying selected types of objects for the infiltration and retention of rainwater (LID -low impact development objects), on a plot scale (area of a shopping mall) and in the subcatchment of Służewiecki Stream in Warsaw, on the characteristics of surface runoff/outflow as well as retention and infiltration depths, in response to a single rainfall event. The following types of objects were accounted for in the study: permeable soil layer, green roof, permeable paved parking lot surface, and infiltration trench. The SWMM model (storm water management model), designed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was used to carry out simulation calculations for the individual scenarios of applying infiltration and retention objects on a plot and catchment scale. The effect of applying LID objects throughout the analyzed area was, in both cases, a reduction in the depth of surface runoff, outflow volume and, at the same time, an increase in the infiltration and retention depths. The most significant reduction in surface runoff on the plot scale (approximately 99%) occurred in the case of calculation scenarios calling for the application of infiltration trenches (scenario LID3), as well as permeable layers of soil and gravel (LID5 and LID6). The most significant reduction in runoff/outflow on the catchment scale was achieved by the combined application of objects of "permeable soil layer" and so-called "green roofs" (LID5). The reduction in the runoff depth and peak flow rate amounted to 50.0 and 38.5%, respectively, as compared to runoff from the catchment at the current state of its urbanization. The influence of urbanization that the plot of land and subcatchment area had undergone between 1970 and 2005 also was analyzed. The increased urbanization of the catchment, determined as 40%, resulted in an increase in the maximum flow rate in the "Rosoła" profile (approximately 19 times higher), as well as outflow volume (approximately 39 time higher).

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Influence of Applying Infiltration and Retention Objects to the Rainwater Runoff on a Plot and Catchment Scale – Case Study of Służewiecki Stream Subcatchment in Warsaw

Barszcz¹

2015

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…For more function and benefits of GI, see Table 1. Dietz (2007); Foster et al (2011); Gallet (2011); Lovell & Taylor (2013); SG (2012); Xiao et al (2018); Zimmerman et al (2010).…”

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Perspectives of Practitioners on the Green Infrastructure in Mukalla City, Yemen

Bagazi

Asmawi

Mahamod

et al. 2021

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Green infrastructure (GI) is a new term that aims to accomplish sustainable development. It is a platform to achieve a balance between environmental preservation and urban development and achieve economic, social and environmental benefits. However, many countries are suffering from a lack of investment in GI benefits, especially developing countries. Therefore, this study aims to assess the level of attitude among practitioners through assessing their willingness to invest in GI benefits. A quantitative research approach and the questionnaire were designed, containing 17 main benefits of GI to achieve the aim of this study. The questionnaires were distributed manually to the agencies of planning and designing of urban area in Mukalla city. The total number of completed questionnaires entered into this study was 82—the SPSS program approved for results analysis. Relative important index (RII) was used to rank the items, means (X̄) was used to assess the level of attitude among practitioners. Pearson's Chi-square test (χ2) was used to explore the impact of the demographic factors of practitioners on their attitude. In contrast, multiple linear regression was used to predict the relation between attitude and demographic factors. Firstly, the overall means (X̄) revealed that the GI attitude among practitioners in Mukalla city was positive. Secondly, the cross-tabulation revealed that all-male, old and non-government practitioners having a positive attitude, similarly all highly experienced and postgraduate practitioners also had a positive attitude. Pearson's Chi-square test (χ2) showed that experience has no significant influence on GI's economic, social and environmental benefits. Thirdly, multiple linear regression showed that gender and education of practitioners contribute positively toward increasing the level of attitude among practitioners in Mukalla city.

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“…As an inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to the conventional concrete drainage elements, swales attracted renewed attention during the emergence of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure approaches to mitigation of the impacts of urbanization on catchment hydrology (Dietz & Clausen, ; Houle, Roseen, Ballestero, Puls, & Sherrard, ; Valinski & Chandler, ). Grass swales are designed to collect urban run‐off in upstream reaches of the drainage area and discharge it into downstream drainage elements, such as stormwater management facilities or storm sewers inlets (Li, Orland, & Hogenbirk, ; Zimmerman, Waldron, Barbaro, & Sorenson, ).…”

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The effects of initial soil moisture conditions on swale flow hydrographs

Rujner

Maršálek

Perttu

et al. 2018

Hydrological Processes

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The effects of soil water content (SWC) on the formation of run‐off in grass swales draining into a storm sewer system were studied in two 30‐m test swales with trapezoidal cross sections. Swale 1 was built in a loamy fine‐sand soil, on a slope of 1.5%, and Swale 2 was built in a sandy loam soil, on a slope of 0.7%. In experimental runs, the swales were irrigated with 2 flow rates reproducing run‐off from block rainfalls with intensities approximately corresponding to 2‐month and 3‐year events. Run‐off experiments were conducted for initial SWC (SWCini) ranging from 0.18 to 0.43 m3/m3. For low SWCini, the run‐off volume was greatly reduced by up to 82%, but at high SWCini, the volume reduction was as low as 15%. The relative swale flow volume reductions decreased with increasing SWCini and, for the conditions studied, indicated a transition of the dominating swale functions from run‐off dissipation to conveyance. Run‐off flow peaks were reduced proportionally to the flow volume reductions, in the range from 4% to 55%. The swale outflow hydrograph lag times varied from 5 to 15 min, with the high values corresponding to low SWCini. Analysis of swale inflow/outflow hydrographs for high SWCini allowed estimations of the saturated hydraulic conductivities as 3.27 and 4.84 cm/hr in Swales 1 and 2, respectively. Such estimates differed from averages (N = 9) of double‐ring infiltrometer measurements (9.41 and 1.78 cm/hr). Irregularities in swale bottom slopes created bottom surface depression storage of 0.35 and 0.61 m3 for Swales 1 and 2, respectively, and functioned similarly as check berms contributing to run‐off attenuation. The experimental findings offer implications for drainage swale planning and design: (a) SWCini strongly affect swale functioning in run‐off dissipation and conveyance during the early phase of run‐off, which is particularly important for design storms and their antecedent moisture conditions, and (b) concerning the longevity of swale operation, Swale 1 remains fully functional even after almost 60 years of operation, as judged from its attractive appearance, good infiltration rates (3.27 cm/hr), and high flow capacity.

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Effects of low-impact-development (LID) practices on streamflow, runoff quantity, and runoff quality in the Ipswich River Basin, Massachusetts: A summary of field and modeling studies

Cited by 11 publications

References 5 publications

Influence of Applying Infiltration and Retention Objects to the Rainwater Runoff on a Plot and Catchment Scale – Case Study of Służewiecki Stream Subcatchment in Warsaw

Influence of Applying Infiltration and Retention Objects to the Rainwater Runoff on a Plot and Catchment Scale – Case Study of Służewiecki Stream Subcatchment in Warsaw

Perspectives of Practitioners on the Green Infrastructure in Mukalla City, Yemen

The effects of initial soil moisture conditions on swale flow hydrographs

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