2nd Edition

Municipal Stormwater Management

By Thomas N. Debo, Andrew Reese Copyright 2003
    1172 Pages 539 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Designed to be a stand alone desktop reference for the Stormwater manager, designer, and planner, the bestselling Municipal Stormwater Management has been expanded and updated. Here is what's new in the second edition:

  • New material on complying with the NPDES program for Phase II and in running a stormwater quality program
  • The latest information on stormwater utilities
  • Metric versions of many of the equations, charts, and design monographs
  • The latest information on Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • New concepts in stormwater master planning
  • An understanding of the recent evolution in stormwater practice
  • Site design practices to reduce stormwater impacts
  • Lots of additional information related to the development of municipal stormwater programs


    The authors provide the most up-to-date information available, including water quality best management practices and stormwater master and quality management plans. They present little known but valuable tables, charts, and procedures covering both common designs and more specialized situations. Both English and Metric versions of charts and nomographs are included where available and where deemed useful for the designer.

    The text presents an understanding of what works and what doesn't in real-world municipalities. Topics on planning and institutional concerns focus on programs dealing with public awareness, ordinances and regulations, and financing. Technical design topics range from the practical aspects of hydrologic procedures to the design of culverts and storm drainage systems. This stand-alone document provides all the essential information for the design and analysis of most stormwater management facilities.

    Municipal Stormwater Management, Second Edition covers all aspects of municipal Stormwater management, from planning and institutional concerns to technical design considerations. It details the design applications and the institutional aspects of Stormwater management that planners and administrators face on a daily basis. The material and depth of coverage make this book the perfect text for both professional and academic use.
  • Introduction to Municipal Stormwater Management
    Stormwater Management Paradigms
    Understanding Stormwater Management Problems and Solutions
    The Organization of the Rest of the Book

    Stormwater Management Programs
    The Stormwater Management Program
    Functional Perspective of Functional Stormwater Management
    Overview of the Legal Aspects of Stormwater Management
    Overview of the Technical Aspects of Stormwater Management
    Overview of the Organizational Aspects of Stormwater Management
    Overview of the Financial Aspects of Stormwater Management
    Typical Stormwater Management Problem Areas
    Three Example Programs
    Characteristics of Successful programs
    The Stormwater Program Feasibility Study

    Public Awareness and Involvement
    Introduction
    Defining the "Public"
    Plan to Include the Public
    Public Program Techniques
    The Stormwater Advisory Committee
    Volunteer Programs
    Dealing with the Media
    Risk Communications
    Technical Communications
    References

    Ordinances, Regulations, and Documentation
    Introduction
    Legal Basis and Considerations
    Municipal Ordinances
    Drafting Local Ordinances and Regulations
    Flexibility in a Stormwater Management Program When to Adopt an Ordinance
    The Complete Stormwater Management Program
    Documentation
    Documentation for Legal Proceedings
    References
    Appendix A - Example Stormwater Management Ordinance 59

    Financing Stormwater Management Programs
    Financing Needs of Stormwater Management Programs
    Major Stormwater Funding Methods
    Stormwater Utility Overview
    Utility Funding Methods
    Stormwater Utility Policy Issues
    Steps in a Typical Financing Study
    Typical Financing Feasibility Study Scop of Services
    References

    Data Availability and Collection
    Overview
    Sources and Types of Data
    Major Data Types
    Data Acquisition, Survey Information and Field Reviews
    Data Evaluation
    Precipitation Data Collection
    Flow Data Collection
    Flow Data Collection-Natural Controls
    Flow Data Collection-Tracer Methods
    Environmental Data Considerations and Collection References
    Appendix A - Sources of Data
    Appendix B - Field Investigation Form and Check List

    Urban Hydrology
    Introduction
    Concept Definitions
    Hydrologic Design Policies
    Design Frequency and Risk
    Hydrologic Procedure Selection
    Calibration
    Precipitation and Losses
    Rational Method
    SCS Hydrologic Methods
    References

    Storm Drainage Systems
    Introduction
    Concept Definitions
    Pavement Drainage
    Stormwater Inlet Overview
    Design Frequency and Spread
    Gutter Flow Calculations
    Grate Inlet Design
    Curb Inlet Design
    Combination Inlets
    Energy Losses in a Pipe System
    Storm Drains
    Environmental Design Considerations
    References
    Appendix A - Metric Design Features

    Design of Culverts
    Introduction
    Concept Definitions
    Culvert Design Steps and Criteria
    Culvert Flow Controls and Equations
    Design Procedures
    Culvert Design Example
    Long Span Culvert
    Design of Improved Inlets
    Design Procedures for Beveled-Edged Inlets
    Flood Routing and Culvert Design
    HYDRAIN Culvert Computer Program
    References
    Appendix A - Nomographs and Charts-English Units
    Appendix B - Nomographs and Charts-Metric Units

    Open Channel Design
    Introduction
    Design Criteria
    Hydraulic Terms and Equations
    Manning's n Values
    Manning's n Handbook
    Best Hydraulic Section
    Uniform Flow Calculations
    Critical Flow Calculations
    Vegetative Design
    Approximate Flood Limits
    Uniform Flow - Example Problems
    Gradually Varied Flow
    Gradually Varied Flow - Example Problems
    Hydraulic Jump
    Construction and Maintenance Considerations
    Stability of Channels
    Channel Bank Protection
    Floodplain Management
    Environmental Features of Channel Projects References

    Storage and Detention Facilities
    Introduction
    Uses and Types of Storage Facilities
    Design Criteria
    Safe Dams Act
    General Design Procedure for Storage Routing
    Outlet Hydraulics
    Extended Detention Outlet Design
    Preliminary Detention Calculations
    Routing Calculations
    Example Problem
    Chainsaw Routing Technique for Spreadsheet Application
    Modified Rational Method Detention Design
    Hand Routing Method for Small Ponds
    Land-Locked Retention
    Retention Storage Facilities
    Retention Facility Example Problem
    Construction and Maintenance Considerations Protective Treatment
    References

    Energy Dissipation
    Introduction
    Recommended Energy Dissipators
    Design Criteria
    Design Procedure
    Local Scourhole Estimation
    Riprap Aprons
    Riprap Basin Design
    Baffled Outlets
    Downstream Channel Transitions
    References

    Structural Best Management Practices Introduction
    Surface Waters and Mitigation Measures
    Estimation of Pollutant Concentration and Loads General Effectiveness of Structural Management Measures
    Selection of Structural Management Measures References

    Stormwater Master Planning
    The Role of Stormwater Master Planning
    The Master Planning Process
    Holistic Watershed Planning
    Computer Model Choice for Master Planning
    Typical Master Plan Types
    Limitations of Master Plans
    References
    Appendix A - Example Multi-Objective Master Plan Appendix B - Non-Structural Flood Control Overview

    Stormwater Quality Management Plans Urban Runoff Quality
    Water Quality Act Overview
    Basic Approach Philosophy
    The SWQMP Development Process
    Evaluation of Best Management Practices
    BMP Lists for the Four Program Areas
    Non-Structural Best Management Practices
    References

    Site Planning
    References

    Construction
    Introduction
    Construction Costs
    Construction Plans
    Pre-construction Conference
    Construction Considerations
    Hydrologic Considerations
    Erosion and Sediment Control Considerations
    Culvert Considerations
    Bridge Considerations
    Open Channel Considerations
    Storm Drain Considerations
    Temporary Stormwater Management Facilities
    As Built Plans
    References

    Maintenance
    Introduction
    Developing Municipal Maintenance Programs Detention Facilities
    Storm Drains
    Culverts
    Bridges
    Ditches
    Stormwater Inlets
    Slope Drains
    Wash Checks and Energy Dissipators
    Bank Protection
    Underdrains
    Pavement Edge Drains
    References
    Index

    Biography

    Thomas N. Debo, Andrew Reese