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The Influence of Urban Form on Stormwater Runoff QualityAshleigh T Hackles Masters by Research 2007 - 2009 
Faculty Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Supervisor/s Prof Sobana Goonetilleke, Adpro Evan Thomas Thesis Abstract Urbanisation influences stormwater runoff quantity and quality by increasing impervious surfaces.
A more accurate understanding of the correlation between urban form and stormwater runoff quality would allow for the development of better stormwater management principles. In particular, the design of mitigation devices could be more specifically tailored for particular areas or urban forms.
Catchment land use will determine the types of pollutant generating activities within a catchment, which will affect run-off quality. Existing research in this area has been accumulated from various case studies which generally demonstrate a correlation between some pollutant types and broad land uses. The study will investigate the influence of urban form on stormwater pollutant types, concentrations and loads. It will lead to the design of urban areas that produce better quality stormwater runoff. The project will evaluate rainfall, runoff and water quality data from monitored catchments and correlate urban form characteristics to develop predictive relationships. |
