CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DCC 6213 HYDRAULICS AND HYDROLOGY

CASE STUDY

URBAN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL FOR MALAYSIA

(MASMA) AT ULU KINTA

PREPARED BY:
NOR AQILAH BINTI ABDUL HAMID
01DKA15F2004

PREPARED FOR:
MADAM SARIMAH BINTI MAT
 CONTENT
No. Title Page
1 Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Objective
1.3 problem statement
1.4 Location case study
2 Literature review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The main function made of the existing storm
water system & development
2.3 Things need be considered when
implementing of the project using MSMA
2.4 On site detention pond
3 Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Project background
3.3 Drainage system
4 Result and discussion
4.1 Comparison before and after the development
of using MSMA
5 Conclusion
5.1 Advantage & Disadvantage the project have
been done using MSMA
6 Recommendation
7 References
 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Research background

Malaysia is blessed with abundant water resources. However, high variability in water
availability and water demand in the country has resulted in various water related issues such as
scarcity, water pollution and flash floods, which has to be managed efficiently and effectively
through sustainable and scientific approaches. Hence, a research on MSMA is developed by
Humid Tropics Centre Kuala Lumpur, DID Malaysia which is funded by the Malaysia
Government. MSMA concept is fairly new concept in Malaysia to integrate a holistic approach to
the management of the urban water cycle including storm water, water supply and wastewater into
the sustainable urban design of the project. The MSMA strategy has been developed in partnership
with Best Planning Processes (BPP) and Best Management Practices (BMPs), to ensure sustainable
development more importantly, to ensure that appropriate MSMA options can be selected to
compliment the sustainable urban design and landscape objectives.

1.2 Objective

 Ensure the safety of public

 Control nuisance flooding and provide for the save passage of less frequent and larger flood
event.
 Stabilize the landform and control erosion
 Optimize the land available for urban development
 Minimize the environment impact of urban runoff on water quality
 Enhance the urban landscape

1.3 Problem statement

In natural landscapes such as forests, the soil absorbs much of the stormwater and plants
help hold stormwater close to where it falls. In developed environments, unmanaged stormwater
can create two major issues: one related to the volume and timing of runoff water (flooding) and
the other related to potential contaminants that the water is carrying (water pollution).
1.4 Location case study
 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

The Malaysian economy has one rapid structural change since independence in 1957. The
urban growth is dynamic in accordance with the rapid economic growth and industrialization. He
infrastructure has been strained by rapid urban growth, and there are high needs of improvement
of amenities. In order to make living possible development by introducing of large impervious
areas are constructed. This will results in change of hydrological cycle. Infiltration and ground
water recharges decrease, pattern of surface and river runoff also changes imposing high peak
flows, large runoff volume and sediment from urban areas. Thus, the city influence on the runoff
pattern and the state of the ecological systems occurs not only within the city area but also in and
around the whole river system downstream.

2.2 The main function made of the existing storm water system & development

 Control of flooding and erosion.

 Control of hazardous materials to prevent release of pollutants into the environment (source
control).
 Planning and construction of stormwater systems so contaminants are removed before they
pollute surface waters or groundwater resources.
 Acquisition and protection of natural waterways or rehabilitation.

2.3 Things need be considered when implementing of the project using MSMA
a) Drainage system
 Be able to convey all runoff to the OSD storage, up to and including the storage
design storm, with time of concentration.
 Ensure that the OSD storage is bypassed by all runoff from neighboring properties
and any part of the site not being directed to the OSD storage facilities.
b) Multiple storage
 In terms of construction and recurrent maintenance costs, it is preferable to
provide fewer larger storage than a larger number of smaller storages.
c) Site grading
 Grade the site for surface drainage such that no serious consequences will occur if
the property drainage system fails.
 Avoid filling the site with stormwater inlets that are not needed.
 Direct as much of the site as possible to the OSD storage.

2.4 On site detention pond

i. Wet pond
Wet detention ponds are storm water control structures providing both retention and
treatment of contaminated storm water runoff. A typical wet detention pond design is
shown in Figure 1. The pond consists of a permanent pool of water into which storm
water runoff is directed. Runoff from each rain event is detained and treated in the
pond until it is displaced by runoff from the next storm. By capturing and retaining
runoff during storm events, wet detention ponds control both storm water quantity
and quality.

Figure 1
ii. Dry pond
A detention basin or retarding basin is an excavated area installed on, or adjacent to,
tributaries of rivers, streams, lakes or bays to protect against flooding and, in some
cases, downstream erosion by storing water for a limited period of time.