PRESENTATION

STORM
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
 WHAT IS A STORM
WATER SYSTEM?

Storm water runoff management is an intricate

system that many of us take for granted on a daily

basis. It exists throughout our communities to

maneuver rainfall and other collected water to

collection basins and away from our residences.

 WHAT IS STORM
WATER?

Storm water is any type of precipitation that runs

off a surface such as roofs, sidewalks, parking lots or
roads into which it cannot seep. As cities expand and
more roads, parking lots, and buildings are constructed,
the way in which precipitation run-off can move
through the landscape becomes more important and
challenging.
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WHY MANAGE
STORMWATER?

It is crucial to manage
stormwater for several key
reasons. From the health of local
waters and aquatic life to flood
risk mitigation, the correct
management of stormwater is
imperative.
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MAINTAIN THE
HYDROLOGIC CYCLE

Improperly managed stormwater can reduce moisture replenishment in

the soil and minimize groundwater recharge. Soil moisture is essential for
vegetation, while loss of groundwater recharge can severely reduce stream
base flow – water necessary for aquatic life.
PREVENT FLOODING
Without adequate stormwater
maintenance, the risk of flooding,
especially in urban areas, is greatly
increased.

PREVENT STREAM EROSION

While erosion is a normal part of
stream behavior, excess stormwater
can greatly increase the amount of
erosion as abnormal amounts of
water enter streams during storms.
STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT
There are many precautionary measures besides

the drainage network to prevent storm water from

mixing with our drinking water resources, especially

where our cities and roads are located directly

adjacent to reservoirs.
MINIMIZING
DIRECTLY
CONNECTED
IMPERVIOUS AREAS

City planners will try to include a

grassed area between a road and a
water source. Grass lawns or other
permeable, biological surfaces naturally
filter some of the contaminants through
the soil before the water finds its way
into the aquifer. Concrete Grid
pavement.
 GRASSED
SWALES
Shallow, vegetated ditches directly
beside roads that reduce the speed and
volume of the runoff. Filtering can
occur but the swales must be shallow
enough that they do not collect water to
a point of being a small basin
themselves.
 BUFFER
STRIPS
Combinations of trees, shrubs and grasses
planted along a stream. These strips should
consist of three zones: four to five rows of
trees, then two rows of shrubs and finally 20
to 24 feet of wide grass. This reduces the
velocity of the runoff and removes a good
portion of solids before mixing with drinking
water.
 FILTER
STRIPS
Gently sloping vegetated areas
surrounding a surface body of water.
These hold the soil in place and act
as a filter before storm water
reaches the body of water
 STORM WATER
PONDS OR
WETLANDS
Permanent ponds where solids
settle between storms are created to
collect the water. Storm water
drainage efforts in surrounding
areas are directed to the pond.
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THE PROBLEM WITH

STORMWATER

Bacteria, fertilizer, oil, animal waste, and trash are just some pollutants
that can contaminate stormwater. Without proper management, this
polluted water can flow into rivers and streams. Polluted water runoff can
cause many serious issues, including:
 HARMS AND KILLS
MARINE AND
WILDLIFE

Polluted runoff isn't just dangerous for

humans–it is also hazardous for marine and
wildlife. This contamination can kill fish and
make other marine animals sick.
 DESTRUCTION OF
NATURAL
HABITATS

Water runoff that is full of harmful

pollutants can kill plants or make them
sick. It can mean the loss of homes and
food sources for many animals
 REDUCTION IN
QUALITY OF
DRINKING WATER

Many places rely on natural bodies of water for at

least some of their drinking water supply. If the natural
supply becomes contaminated, it requires more
sanitation processes to ensure that it is safe for
consumption. Otherwise, it can lead to serious illness.
WHY INSPECT
STORMWATER
SYSTEMS Like any structural system, the
integrity of infrastructure must be
monitored and maintained.
 WHAT IS STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT AND WHY
IS IT IMPORTANT?
Stormwater management is the effort to reduce runoff of rainwater
or melted snow into streets, lawns and other sites and the
improvement of water quality.
STORMWATER SYSTEMS AND
HOW THEY WORK
A stormwater system is a tool for managing the
runoff from rainfall. Man-made stormwater systems were
designed to mimic natural processes and come in a
variety of shapes, sizes and forms.
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Retention basins are designed to store runoff

1. STORMWATER for about 72 hours to allow water to seep
RETENTION BASIN through soil into the shallow groundwater
aquifer.

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2. STORMWATER
SWALE
Swales are either man-made or
natural areas shaped to allow water to
be quickly absorbed into the ground or
to allow the water to flow to other
waterways. As in a shallow ditch, a
swale promotes water absorption
through soils.

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3. DRY RETENTION
SYSTEM

Dry detentions, also known as

detention ponds, temporarily hold storm
water and then release it slowly. Dry
detentions can contain vegetation and will
often need water until the plants become
established.
4. WET DETENTION

Wet detention systems (ponds) are

the most recognizable stormwater
systems. They are designed to allow
material to settle and be absorbed.

MORE INFORMATION
STORMWATER DRAINAGE
SYSTEMS
•There are a wide variety of ways to deal with stormwater, with some being
more effective than others. In case you’re about to implement a
stormwater solution on your property or you’re looking for a better
alternative to what you currently have, here are 5 types of stormwater
drainage systems:
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1. SLOT DRAINS
Slot drains are a recent
innovation in drainage technology.
They utilize long, thin drain slots that
often run the entire length of a room
or area.
2. OPEN STORM DRAINS
Open storm drains are drains
that usually run parallel to a nearby
road or parallel to the edge of a
property.
3. CLOSED STORM DRAIN

Most of the stormwater

management systems you see now
are stormwater grates that lead to a
local, underground sewer system.

4. FRENCH DRAIN
The best part about French
drains is that the long pipes they use
are almost always covered up with
aesthetically pleasing pebbles or
grass.