The complete guide to managing the quantity and quality of urban storm water runoff. Focuses on the planning and design of facilities and systems to control flooding, erosion, and non--point source pollution. Explains the practical application of the state--of--the--art in concepts and methods, based on the authora s nearly 20 yearsa urban water resources engineering experience in the public and private sectors----and the state--of--the--art of urban surface water management is far ahead of the state--of--the--practice. This book covers all the major methods, and discusses other available, but little--known, concepts, tools, and techniques. Chapters cover the emergency and convenience system concept, master planning, computer modeling, multi--purpose flood control/water--quality enhancement/recreation facilities, and more.
- ISBN10 0471837199
- ISBN13 9780471837190
- Publish Date 19 April 1989
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 518
- Language English