low impact development robb lukes low impact development center june 2008 analysis and design
objectives
design storm approaches
modeling options
design case studies
bmp components
cost analysis
construction and maintenance
Q T Developed Condition, Conventional CN (Higher Peak, More Volume, and Earlier Peak Time) Existing Condition Hydrograpgh Pre/ Post Development Losses
Q T Developed Condition, with Conventional CN and Controls Existing Additional Runoff Volume Developed Existing Peak Runoff Rate Detention Peak Shaving
Q T Developed Condition, with LID- CN no Controls. Existing Reduced Runoff Volume Developed- No Controls Reduced Q p Minimize Change in Curve Number
Q T Developed, LID- CN no controls same Tc as existing condition. Existing More Runoff Volume than the existing condition. Developed, no controls Reduced Q p Maintain Time of Concentration
Q T Provide Retention storage so that the runoff volume will be the same as Predevelopment Retention storage needed to reduce the CN to the existing condition = A 2 + A 3 A 3 A 2 A1 Reducing Volume
Q T Provide additional detention storage to reduce peak discharge to be equal to that of the existing condition. Existing Predevelopment Peak Discharge Detention Storage
Q T Comparison of Hydrographs A 2 A 3 LID Concepts Conventional Controls Existing Increased Volume w/ Conventional
design storm approaches single event vs. continuous simulation - peak flows / - volume / hydromodification flooding - water quality
hydrologic analysis
NRCS (SCS) methods
curve numbers (0-100)
storm type (I, IA, II, III)
time of concentration
computed process simulations
ex. Hydrologic Simulation Program – Fortran (HSPF)
Models
Adaptable Stormwater Models
EPA Stormwater Management Model (EPA SWMM)
Source Loading and Management Model (SLAMM)
Prince George’s County BMP Evaluation Module
Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM3) / Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM)
LID Sizing Tools
Contra Costa Integrated Management Practice Calculator
California Runoff Volume Calculator
National LID Manual Technique
EPA Stormwater Management Model (EPA SWMM) Developer US EPA; Oregon State U.; Camp, Dresser and McKee (CDM) Rainfall Modeled Single Event and Continuous Watershed Size Large to Small Watersheds Primary Use Flooding, Quantity, and Quality Land Use & Source Area User defined land uses and source areas Application to LID Can be adapted to simulate LID controls, models storage and infiltration processes
Source Loading and Management Model (SLAMM) Developer Dr. Robert Pitt, U of Alabama; John Voorhees Rainfall Continuous Watershed Size Large to Small Watersheds Land Uses Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Highway, Institutional, and other Urban Source Areas Roofs, Sidewalks, Parking, Landscaped, Streets, Driveways, Alleys, etc. Primary Use Runoff Quantity and Quality Application to LID Infiltration, Wet Ponds, Porous Pavement, Street Sweeping, Biofiltration, Vegetated Swales, Other Urban Control Device
Prince George’s County BMP Evaluation Model Developer Tetra Tech Inc.; Prince George’s County Rainfall Continuous Watershed Size Site Level to Small Watersheds Land Uses Low-Medium-High Density Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Forest, and Agriculture Source Areas Impervious or Pervious Primary Use Runoff Quantity and Quality Application to LID Retention and conveyance options can be adapted to simulate various LID practices
Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM3) / *Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM) *Model to be released in July 2007 Developer Washington State Dept. of Ecology; AQUA TERRA Consultants; and Clear Creek Solutions, Inc. Rainfall Continuous Watershed Size Large to Small sites in 19 Counties of Western Washington Primary Use Runoff Quantity (Evapotranspiration, Surface Flow, Interflow, Groundwater Flow) Application to LID Ponds, Infiltration Trenches/Basins, Wetlands, Sand Filter, Gravel Trench Beds, Vaults/Tanks, Swales, Green
Contra Costa Integrated Management Practice Sizing Calculator Developer Contra Costa Clean Water Program; Dan Cloak Environmental Consulting Rainfall 35 years of continuous Contra Costa rainfall used to sizing factors Watershed Size Small Sites in Contra Costa County Primary Use Simplified method for IMP sizing Application to LID Limited sizing options are available for permeable pavement, dry wells, infiltration trenches/basins, vegetated or grassy swales, bioretention, and in-ground planters
National LID Manual Technique Developer US EPA; Prince George’s County Rainfall Single Event Watershed Size Small Sites in Contra Costa County Primary Use Estimates a developed sites retention and detention storage requirements Application to LID Applies to any IMP with retention storage: bioretention, infiltration, porous pavement, swales, and planters
Case Studies used to Demonstrate Models
Suburban Commercial Site
Contra Costa IMP Sizing Calculator
SWMM
SLAMM
Metro West: Dense Urban Site
SWMM
SLAMM
Village at Watt’s Creek: Traditional Neighborhood Development
SLAMM
Prince George’s Nomograph
Oak Creek and Government Center
Prince George’s County BMP Evaluation Model
Typical Suburban Commercial Site
Existing: Wooded
Proposed: 4.0 Acre Commercial Site: 2.25 Acres of Impervious Cover, and 1.75 Acres of Landscaping
Suburban Commercial Site Demonstration Goals
This site represents a small office park, retail, or other commercial project common to green field and fringe development. Numerous LID options are available for this type of development, including: swales, bioretention, permeable pavements, cisterns, and flow through planters.
Suburban Commercial Site Modeling Objectives
Maintain Pre-Development Peak Flows
Reduce, Treat, and Retain Site Pollutants
Groundwater Recharge
Size Best Management Practices to Meet California Stormwater Requirements
Suburban Commercial Site Contra Costa IMP Sizing Calculator
To meet Contra Costa County technical requirements for flow and treatment the following IMP sizes were calculated:
Bioretention cell must be sized to 1832 sf w/ underdrain
420 linear ft of vegetated swales to treat and retain permeable /impervious parking lot.
IMP design criteria are stated in Appendix C of the Contra Costa County Stormwater C.3 Guidebook
Suburban Commercial Site LID Options Selected Source Areas Best Management Practice Roof (20000 sf) Sidewalk (2700 sf) Bioretention Cell w/ Underdrain -Contra Costa Sizing Tool: 1800 sf -3 ft of media depth -0.5 ft of surface storage depth Parking Lot and Loading Area (70,000 sf) Permeable Pavement -15000 sf, located in outer parking spaces -2.5 ft of aggregate depth Grassed Swale -420 linear ft -4 ft bottom width Landscaping Maintain Native Soil Structure Avoid Compaction Deep Soil Aeration
Suburban Commercial Site Modeling Results Rainfall: 1997 Continuous Historical Rainfall for Los Angeles CA. SWMM SLAMM Evapotrans. (acre-ft) Infiltration (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Pre-Developed 0.11 4.29 0.08 0.25 Post-Developed 0.37 1.57 3.01 1.77 Post-Developed w/ LID 0.31 3.65 0.62 0.44 Reduction in Runoff w/ LID --- --- 79% 75%
Typical Suburban Commercial Site
4 Acre Site
C Soils
Predevelopment:
4 Acres of Forest
Proposed: Commercial Office Park 2.20 Acres of Imp. Cover 1.25 Acres of Landscaping 0.55 Acres of Forest
Suburban Commercial Site Demonstration Goals
This site represents a small office park, retail, or other commercial project common to green field and fringe development. Numerous LID options are available for this type of development, including: swales, bioretention, permeable pavements, cisterns, and flow through planters.
Suburban Commercial Site Modeling Objectives
Maintain Pre-Development Peak Flows
Reduce, Treat, and Retain Site Pollutants
Groundwater Recharge
Size Best Management Practices to Meet Washington Department of Ecology Standards
Suburban Commercial Site LID Options Selected Source Areas Best Management Practice Roof (0.5 acres) Bioretention Cell w/ Underdrain -2.5 ft of media depth -0.5 ft of surface storage depth Parking Lot and Loading Area (1.6 ac) Permeable Pavement -1.5 ft of aggregate base/subbase Sidewalk (0.1 ac) Landscaping (1.25 ac) Native Landscaping - sidewalk drains to landscaped area - amend soils - avoid compaction - deep soil aeration
Suburban Commercial Site Rainfall Data
Site Location: Issaquah, WA
Rain Gage: SEATAC
Precip. Factor: 1.333
Suburban Commercial Site Pre-Developed Condition
Developed – No Mitigation
Half Permeable Pavement Parking Lot Full Permeable Pavement Parking Lot Half Per. Pvt. Lot & Bioretention Cell for Roof Runoff Suburban Commercial Site Half Per. Pvt. Lot & Amended Landscaping Soil
Suburban Commercial Site Peak Flow Results 2 yr-24 hr (cfs) 10 yr-24 hr (cfs) 100 yr-24 hr (cfs) Pre-Developed – Forest Condition 0.17 0.33 0.55 Developed – No Mitigation 0.89 1.28 1.77 Half Permeable Parking Lot 0.57 0.87 1.28 Full Permeable Parking Lot 0.51 0.71 0.96 Half Permeable Parking Lot & Landscaping Amended Soils 0.41 0.58 0.81 Half Permeable Parking Lot & Bioretention Cell for Roof Runoff 0.38 0.46 0.55
Suburban Commercial Site Peak Runoff Results
Suburban Commercial Site Yearly Peak Runoff Results (1948-1998)
WWHM3: Water Balance Comparison
Suburban Commercial Site Modeling Results Rainfall Data Used: Los Angeles 1997 SWMM SLAMM Evapotrans. (acre-ft) Infiltration (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Pre-Developed 0.11 4.29 0.08 0.25 Post-Developed 0.37 1.57 3.01 1.77 Post-Developed w/ Per. Parking Lot and Bio. Cell 0.31 3.65 0.62 0.44 Reduction in Runoff w/ LID --- --- 79% 75%
Metro West Medium to High Density Mixed Use Development
Existing: Low Density Residential
Proposed: 52 Acre Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Mixed-Use Community: Townhomes, Condominiums, Apartments, Retail, Offices, and Public Spaces
Proposed LID: Bioretention, Permeable Pavement, and Green Roofs
Metro West Demonstration Goals
A high density development like Metro West may reduce the overall footprint of development, but it is at an extremely high density that will result in high runoff volume and peak rates and concentrated pollutant loads. Modeling will show that strategically placed and integrated best management practices will reduce or eliminate the need for large stormwater infrastructure.
Source: Pulte Homes Corporation, Inc.
Metro West Modeling Objectives
Maintain Annual Load (Volume, Pollutants)
Manage Peak Storm Events (2-, 10-, and 100- yr. 24-hour)
Infrastructure Requirements per design manual and physical limitations
BMP Sizing based on current regulations
Metro West SWMM Model Results Rainfall Data Used: 1992 Washington Dulles Intl. Rain Gage (total of 41.26”) Runoff (acre-ft) Pre-Developed 6.2 Existing 24.2 Post-Developed w/ SWM 76.4 Post-Developed w/ SWM & LID 58.5 Reduction in Runoff w/ LID 77%
Metro West SWMM Peak Discharge Results for a 2yr-24hr storm Condition Areas A & B (cfs) Area C (cfs) Area D (cfs) Without LID Inflow 100.5 74.4 48.8 Outflow 9.5 20.8 11.6 With LID Inflow 84.0 61.0 36.7 Outflow 8.5 16.8 6.6 % Reduction in Outflow w/ LID 11% 19% 43%
Metro West SWMM Peak Discharge Results for a 10yr-24hr storm Condition Areas A & B (cfs) Area C (cfs) Area D (cfs) Without LID Inflow 178.7 130.7 85.8 Outflow 60.9 69.7 24.1 With LID Inflow 147.6 112.4 62.7 Outflow 47.8 42.4 21.3 % Reduction in Outflow w/ LID 22% 39% 12%
Village at Watt’s Creek LID Options
Rain Barrels
Bioretention Cells
Permeable Driveways/Alleys
Street Planters
Village at Watt’s Creek SLAMM Analysis Scenario Catchbasin With Sumps Residential Downspout Disconnection Residential Bioretention Cells Residential Rain Barrels Permeable Pavement for Alleys and Driveways Street Bioretention Planters No BMPs #1 – All BMPs #2 – Bio. Cells #3 – Rain Barrels #4 – Permeable Pvt. #5 – Street Planters
Village at Watt’s Creek SLAMM Runoff Reduction
National LID Manual Techniques
Based on NRCS Methods
Uses peak storm event
Q/V relationships
Nomographs that reflect Graphical Peak Discharge Method
Initial BMP Input Values BMP-A Calculation BMP-B Calculation Evaluation Factor Calculation Routing Sequence Cost Calculation BMP Model Runner Initial Run Results: Evaluation Factor & Cost Values New changeable variable values BMP Optimizer Solution Changeable Variables (C810) (num, min, max, increment) Control Target (C830) Input File Loader Evaluation Factor & Cost Values feed new possible solution to runner based on previous simulation result ArcGIS Map Interface BMP Simulation/Optimization DLL Prince George’s County LID Model BMP Model Input File
PG BMP Evaluation Model HSPF LAND SIMULATION – Unit-Area Output by Landuse – Existing Flow & Pollutant Loads Simulated Flow/Water Quality Improvement Cost/Benefit Assessment of LID design BMP Module BMP DESIGN – Site Level Design – SITE-LEVEL LAND/BMP ROUTING Simulated Surface Runoff
HSPF Land Use Representation
BMP Physical Processes
Possible storage processes include :
Evapotranspiration
Infiltration
Orifice outflow
Weir-controlled overflow spillway
Underdrain outflow
Bottom slope influence
Bottom roughness influence
General loss or decay of pollutant
(Due to settling, plant-uptake, volatilization, etc)
Pollutant filtration through soil medium
(Represented with underdrain outflow)
Depending on the design and type of the BMP, any combination of processes may occur during simulation
BMP Class A: Storage/Detention Overflow Spillway Bottom Orifice Evapotranspiration Infiltration Outflow : Inflow : Modified Flow & Water Quality From Land Surface Storage Underdrain Outflow
BMP Class B: Open Channel Outflow : Inflow : From Land Surface Overflow at Max Design Depth Open Channel Flow Evapotranspiration Infiltration Underdrain Outflow Modified Flow & Water Quality Modified Flow & Water Quality
Holtan Infiltration Model veg. parameter void fraction soil porosity soil f c D u (A) background f c D s
Phosphorus Lead Calibrated BMPs!!!
General Water Quality First Order Decay Representation Mass 2 = Mass 1 x e – k t Pollutant Removal is a function of the detention time
Underdrain Water Quality Percent Removal Mass out = Mass in x (1 - PCTREM) Underdrain percent removal is a function of the soil media Mass in = Surface conc * underdrain flow
Pre-Development Developed, No BMPs Developed, LID
Government Center Plan
Assessment and Outreach
Community meetings
Knocking on doors
Multimedia outreach
Tie-ins to other events
Garden clubs
Churches
Cleanups
Neighborhood walkthroughs
Identification of hot spots
ArcPad mapping
Model Screenshot
Government Center Results
Future Directions
More GIS integration with modeling software
EPA SWMM
EPA Study on SWMM BMP Modeling Improvements
Interface w/ SLAMM
July 2007, Bay Area Hydrology Model becomes available to the public
Conclusions
Continuous hydrologic simulation needed to evaluate stormwater treatment effectiveness.
The majority of runoff and stormwater pollution come from storms of 0.5” or less.
No runoff model is perfect. Factors to consider when choosing a model:
Goals (flow, quantity, quality)
User’s Skill Level
Project Size and Complexity
LID Modeling Capability
Available Precipitation Data
Cost Optimization
New regional models and tools are linking LID integration with regulatory compliance in a simple and easy to use way.
Recognize model limitations in results analysis
Construction
Maintenance
Regulatory Implications
Continuous hydrologic simulation needed to evaluate stormwater treatment effectiveness.
The majority of runoff and stormwater pollution come from storms of 0.5” or less.
Q T 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hydrograph Summary 2 3 4 1 Existing Developed, conventional CN, no control. Developed, conventional CN and control. Developed, LID-CN, no control. Developed, LID-CN, same Tc. Developed, LID-CN, same Tc, same CN with retention. Same as , with additional detention to maintain Q. 6 5 6 7 Pre-development Peak Runoff Rate 1
“ Initial” Low-Impact Development Hydrologic Analysis and Design
Based on NRCS technology, can be applied nationally
Analysis components use same methods as NRCS
Designed to meet both storm water quality and quantity requirements
Metro West Medium to High Density Mixed Use Development
Existing: Low Density Residential
Proposed: 52 Acre Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Mixed-Use Community: Townhomes, Condominiums, Apartments, Retail, Offices, and Public Spaces
Proposed LID: Bioretention, Permeable Pavement, and Green Roofs
Metro West Demonstration Goals
A high density development like Metro West may reduce the overall footprint of development, but it is at an extremely high density that will result in high runoff volume and peak rates and concentrated pollutant loads. Modeling will show that strategically placed and integrated best management practices will reduce or eliminate the need for large stormwater infrastructure.
Source: Pulte Homes Corporation, Inc.
Metro West Modeling Objectives
Maintain Annual Load (Volume, Pollutants)
Manage Peak Storm Events (2-, 10-, and 100- yr. 24-hour)
Infrastructure Requirements per design manual and physical limitations
BMP Sizing based on current regulations
Metro West: LID Options
9 iterations were modeled in SWMM to find an optimal sizing option for Bioretention Area and Permeable Pavement.
Metro West SWMM and SLAMM Model Results Rainfall: 1997 Continuous Historical Rainfall for Los Angeles CA. SWMM SLAMM Evapotrans. (acre-ft) Infiltration (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Runoff (acre-ft) Pre-Developed 1.45 56.59 0.30 0.16 Existing 2.61 33.84 21.87 14.31 Post-Developed 4.67 15.87 37.70 27.04 Post-Developed w/ LID 4.78 42.45 11.03 6.53 Reduction in Runoff w/ LID --- --- 78% 76%
Choosing SWMM or SLAMM
SWMM
Goals include: flow routing, peak flow, volume, and pollutant loads
Complex site, many source area land types
Inputs for BMP performance equations are available
SLAMM
Goals include: runoff volumes & pollutant loads
Site has typical landuses
Standard BMPs, including swales and street sweeping are used
Metro West SLAMM Pollutant Load Results Sediment (ton) Phosphorous (lbs) Zinc (lbs) Post-Developed 2.05 20.10 12.07 Post-Developed w/ LID 1.36 16.04 3.11 % Reduction w/ LID 34% 20% 74%
Village at Watt’s Creek Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)
55 acre site consiting of mixed-use buildings, townhomes, two-family, single family homes on small lots
Other features, alley loaded lots, common green space, narrow and pedestrian friendly streets
Village at Watt’s Creek Demonstration Goals
Traditional Neighborhood Developments are an increasingly popular alternative to conventional suburban development. TNDs in combination with LID can mitigate development impacts, protect water resources and provide livable communities.
Source: DC Office of Planning, LID Center, and Washington Council of Governments
Village at Watt’s Creek LID Options
Rain Barrels
Bioretention Cells
Permeable Driveways/Alleys
Street Planters
Village at Watt’s Creek SLAMM Runoff Reduction
CA Spreadsheet Total Site Area (acres) 5.74 Proposed Impervious Area (acres) 2.13 Required Area for Non-Structural Treatment (acres) 2.02 Required Volume for Structural Treatment (acre-ft) 2.09 Credit Options Tree Planting 0.30 Disconnect Rooftop Runoff 0.46 Disconnect Non-Rooftop runoff 0.06 Use of Grass Swales 0 Sheet flow to streamway or setback 0 Pervious pavers 0.60 Green Roof 0 Final Area (acres) 0.60 Final Volume (acre-ft) 0.62
Village at Watt’s Creek SLAMM Runoff Reduction
Fully implementing all BMPs will be most effective at reducing runoff and pollutants but also most expensive.
Review of flow patterns, BMP capacity, and BMP placement is time consuming but can narrow down the most cost effective combinations.
California Volume Runoff Calculator Developer California State Water Resources Control Board Rainfall Uses Annual Rainfall Volume and 24 hr – 85th Percentile Storm Event Watershed Size Small Sites Primary Use Uses NRCS Method to calculate area required for non-structural and the required volume for structural treatment Application to LID Options limited to disconnected impervious surfaces, tree planting, pervious pavers, green roofs, stream buffer
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