Stormwater Management in Development and Construction

An essential and interdisciplinary approach to stormwater management systems

In Stormwater Management in Development and Construction, distinguished environmental researcher Dr. Jan W. Briede delivers a comprehensive approach to land development and construction activities related to stormwater and runoff. The book provides a practical and introductory examination of the impacts of land development on the hydrology of an area. It explores these effects on a micro scale and at the watershed level.

The stormwater dynamics of a construction site during the development process are extensively covered, as are common post-development issues. Tools and methods for the remediation of these issues are discussed, with a particular emphasis on the mitigation of erosion, sediment collection, and pollution. The book also provides information about best stormwater management practices that address the quality, quantity, and infiltration of stormwater during and after construction.

Stormwater Management in Development and Construction presents:

• Thorough introductions to stormwater on construction sites, post-construction stormwater issues, and stormwater biology and chemistry
• In-depth treatments of stormwater engineering concepts, including basic hydrology and hydraulics, as well as key engineering principles in stormwater management
• Comprehensive discussions of stormwater issue mitigation in land development, including erosion, sediment control, and post-construction stormwater management
• Insightful examinations of the regulatory frameworks governing stormwater management in construction, including those present in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students of water management, environmental engineering, development, and civil engineering, Stormwater Management in Development and Construction will also earn a place in the libraries of developers, engineering consultants, landscape architects, construction companies, and planners.