Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID 2004ND49B

Analysis and Model Simulation of Stormwater Runoff -- A Study of Land Use and System Design on Discharge Flow Rates and Water Quality

Institute: North Dakota
Year Established: 2004 Start Date: 2004-03-01 End Date: 2005-08-31
Total Federal Funds: $15,750 Total Non-Federal Funds: $31,655

Principal Investigators: Wei Lin, G. Padmanabhan

Abstract: The goal of this research is to determine contaminant loads that are carried by urban runoff to the Red River by field sampling and model simulations.Considering the fact that urban runoff has been identified as a major source of pollution to the receiving water body, there is a growing concern of the extent of the problems caused by it. Development of a proper management plan suited to the local condition is essential. This research will help identifying the level of the problem and will provide a better understanding for developing a managemnet plan. A simulation model which would predict runoff load will be one important result of this research. Detention ponds have found increasing use in stormwater disposal systems. Some new areas of the Fargo city have been using them as flood control measures. This research will also test these ponds for their ability to control pollutant loads to the receiving waters.