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The Influence of Antecedent Dry Period on Urban Stormwater Runoff Quality


Raghbir Kalsi
Masters by Research
2006 - 2012




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Faculty
Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering

Supervisor/s
Prof Sobana Goonetilleke




Thesis Abstract

The adverse impacts of urbanisation include the degradation of water resources, loss of habitat and over-use of available resources. The concept that urban stormwater quality is influenced by the antecedent dry period is fundamental to most water quality studies. However, the nature of the relationship has not been clearly identified in past research.

Objectives of the program of research and investigation are to develop:
  • a comprehensive understanding of the antecedent dry period and its relationships with primary water quality parameters such as suspended solids, nutrients and organic carbon
  • a comprehensive understanding of pollutant build-up and wash-off from urban paved surfaces
  • a data collection system for primary pollutants such as suspended solids, nutrients and organic carbon
  • relationships with the antecedent dry period through analysis of pollutant concentrations
  • a generalised antecedent dry period urban water quality model.