Cost-effectiveness analysis of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in urban watersheds

K. Lee, H. Kim, G. Pak, S. Jang, L. Kim, C. Yoo, Z. Yun, J. Yoon

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Abstract

This study demonstrates a cost-effectiveness analysis of stormwater BMPs to answer questions, such as what type to place and how large it should be. Cost-effective analysis showed that for the basin considered, a porous pavement was the most effective means of controling runoff, which was able to bring the peak runoff down to the predevelopment level with the least budget. A storage basin was the second best, which was able to bring the peak runoff down to the predeveloped conditions, but with a higher budget. The effectiveness of a green roof in reducing the peak runoff plateaued beyond a certain budget, and was unable to bring the peak runoff down to the predeveloped level, regardless of cost. It is thought that a porous pavement would be a cost-effective BMP in a severely urbanized setting.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-96
Number of pages5
JournalDesalination and Water Treatment
Volume19
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Jul

Keywords

  • Cost-effectiveness
  • SWMM 5.0
  • Stormwater BMP

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Pollution

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