Predicting stormwater quality resulting from traffic generated pollutants

Abstract

Accurate stormwater quality prediction is essential for effective stormwater quality mitigation. The knowledge created in the previous chapters was applied for predicting stormwater quality using mathematical models. This chapter presents a detailed discussion of the outcomes of the modelling study including model selection, input parameter determination and model setup. The model setup procedure consisted of model schematisation, determination of boundary conditions and replication of pollutants build-up and wash-off processes. Eventually, the estimation results using the modelling approach developed are given and a series of predictive equations based on traffic and land use characteristics were developed. These outcomes are expected to contribute to the translation of research outcomes into practical recommendations for model developers, decision-makers and stormwater treatment system designers.