Next generation swale design for stormwater runoff treatment: A comprehensive approach

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

卷:279

Review

Ekka, Sujit A.^1,2  Rujner, Hendrik³  Leonhardt, Gunther³  Blecken, Godecke-Tobias³  Viklander, Maria³  Hunt, William F.¹ 

[1] North Carolina State Univ, Dept Biol & Agr Engn, Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA

[2] AECOM, Dept Environm Water Resources, 1600 Perimeter Pk Dr,Suite 400, Morrisville, NC 27560 USA

[3] Lulea Univ Technol, Dept Civil Environm & Nat Resources Engn, Lulea, Sweden

关键词: Stormwater;    Grass swales;    Bioswale;    Wet swale;    Green infrastructure;    Water quality;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111756

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Swales are the oldest and most common stormwater control measure for conveying and treating roadway runoff worldwide. Swales are also gaining popularity as part of stormwater treatment trains and as crucial elements in green infrastructure to build more resilient cities. To achieve higher pollutant reductions, swale alternatives with engineered media (bioswales) and wetland conditions (wet swales) are being tested. However, the available swale design guidance is primarily focused on hydraulic conveyance, overlooking their function as an important water quality treatment tool. The objective of this article is to provide science-based swale design guidance for treating targeted pollutants in stormwater runoff. This guidance is underpinned by a literature review. The results of this review suggest that well-maintained grass swales with check dams or infiltration swales are the best options for runoff volume reduction and removal of sediment and heavy metals. For nitrogen removal, wet swales are the most effective swale alternative. Bioswales are best for phosphorus and bacteria removal; both wet swales and bioswales can also treat heavy metals. Selection of a swale type depends on the site constraints, local climate, and available funding for design, construction, and operation. Appropriate siting, pre-design site investigations, and consideration of future maintenance during design are critical to successful long-term swale performance. Swale design recommendations based on a synthesis of the available research are provided, but actual design standards should be developed using local empirical data. Future research is necessary to identify optimal design parameters for all swale types, especially for wet swales.

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