Modeling to Support Green Infrastructure Planning Best Management Practice-Decision Support System (BMP-DSS) Application Andrew Parker Director, Water Resources Group
► Component of Sustainable Modeling Toolbox (SuMiT) ► Developed for detailed site-scale planning ► Evaluate effectiveness of green technologies in a watershed ► Considers hydrology and water quality ► Models Best Management Practices (BMPs) ► Can be applied at watershed scale ► Includes post-processing capabilities ► Available to the public ( BMP-DSS Model
BMP Simulation ► Two Major BMP Categories Storage/detention Open channel ► Physical Process Representation Evapotranspiration Infiltration Orifice and underdrain outflow Weir-controlled overflow spillway Bottom slope and roughness influence General loss or decay of pollutant ► Depending on design and type of BMP, any combination of processes may occur during simulation
Analysis ► Long-term ► Weekly ► Multi-storm
► GIS Integration In the works… ► BMP Optimization
Water Conservation/Recycling Techniques Integrate in-home and on-site water management to better manage storm water runoff at the site scale Case Study
Bowie, Maryland, U.S.A. Developing area Lot size is approx acres 26 % imperviousness (rooftop & paved area) Pervious area (bare ground & gravel filled area) Study Area
Approach ► Generate surface hydrology input using watershed model (LSPC – part of SuMiT) ► Run existing condition (A) ► Run pre-development (O) ► Run scenarios RT – Rooftop RG – Rain Garden PA – Pavement LF – Leach Field RG – Natural Ground
Potable water from well Rooftop and paved area are part of runoff Septic system disposes of household waste Existing Condition (A)
Values in 1,000 cubic feet Potable water from well Rooftop and paved area are part of runoff Septic system disposes of household waste Existing Condition (A)
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED -Rooftop runoff diverted to cistern, overflow to rain garden -Recycled water is used for flushing -Pavement runoff to rain garden Scenario C
Estimated Benefits 33% Runoff Reduction 27% Reduction in use of potable water Values in 1,000 cubic feet Scenario C
Annual Water Balance Water Balance
Storm Event Analysis Storm Response
BMP-DSS Summary ► Publicly available tool to support green planning ► Designed for urban areas, but applicable elsewhere ► Can be incorporated into larger scale watershed planning ► Provides quantitative data for engineering design ► Basis of systems developed throughout the U.S.A. for stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution control
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