Water quality improvement in a small stormwater detention pond
Journal article, 1998

The aim of this study was to investigate a small open detention pond predominantly receiving stormwater drainage from a highway. The results showed a difference in pollutant removal characteristics. Particle-associated pollutants were effectively removed during storm events as indicated by EMC (Event Mean Concentrations) while dissolved pollutants were not effectively removed. Outflow pollutant loads followed linear profiles when seven consecutive storm events were represented as cumulative graphs. PEMC's (Partial EMC's) during a storm event showed an association between the specific surface area of small particles and lead content. A detention pond should be designed according to capacity to detain the complete storm volume, thus avoiding short-circuiting of the pond by pollutants.

heavy metals

pollutant removal

detention pond

TSS

PEMC

Stormwater

Author

Thomas Pettersson

Department of Sanitary Engineering

Water Science and Technology

Vol. 38 10 115-122

Subject Categories

Water Engineering

Other Environmental Engineering

Building Technologies

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10/6/2017