Publication

2014-11-17 - Springer

Word Count

16,500 words, Guess

Page Count

66 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL27945266M
  • ISBN-139789812872449
  • ISBN-109812872442

Classifications

  • LCCG1-922

Description

As cities develop, more land is converted into impervious surfaces, which do not allow water to infiltrate. Careful urban planning is needed to ensure that the hydrologic cycle and water quality of the catchment areas are not affected. There are techniques that can attenuate peak flow during rain events and reduce the amount of metals, nutrients, and bacteria that enter the urban water cycle. This brief gives a short introduction on bioretention systems and documents the effectiveness of some 36 plant species in removing water pollutants. A summary on the maintenance requirements is also presented.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Plant Selection for Bioretention Systems and Stormwater Treatment PracticespaperbackSpringer2014-11-17

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