Municipal Stormwater Management, Second Edition

Introduction to Municipal Storm Water Management: An Historical Perspective. Understanding Storm Water Management Problems and Solutions. Institutional and Technical Aspects. The Organization of the Rest of the Book.
Storm Water Management Programs: The Storm Water Management Program. Functional Perspective of Functional Storm Water Management. Functions in Storm Water Management. Typical Storm Water Management Problem Areas. Costs and Description of a Storm Water Program.
Public Awareness and Involvement: Introduction. Defining the "Public." Plan to Include the Public. Public Program Techniques. Volunteer Programs. Dealing with the Media. Risk Communications . Technical Communications. References.
Storm Water Ordinances and Regulations: Introduction. Legal Basis and Considerations. Municipal Ordinances. Drafting Local Ordinances and Regulations. Flexibility in a Storm Water Management Program. When to Adopt an Ordinance. The Complete Storm Water Management Program. Conclusion. References. Appendix A - Example Storm Water Management Ordinance.
Financing Storm Water Management Programs: Financing Needs of Storm Water Management Programs. Definition of a Storm Water Utility. Utility Funding Methods. Storm Water Utility Policy Issues. Typical Costs and Rates. Steps in a Typical Financing Study. Coordinating Financing and Program Needs. References. Appendix A - Financing Storm Water Management Program - Questionnaire.
Data Availability and Collection: Overview. Sources and Types of Data. Major Data Types. Data Acquisition, Survey Information and Field Reviews. Data Evaluation. Precipitation Data Collection. Flow Data Collection - Overview, Devices and Structures, Natural Controls, Tracer Methods.
Environmental Data Considerations and Collection. References. Appendix A - Sources of Data. Appendix B - Field Investigation Form and Check List.
Urban Hydrology: Introduction. Concept Definitions. Hydrologic Design Policies. Design Frequency and Risk. Hydrologic Procedure Selection. Calibration. Precipitation and Losses. Rational Method. SCS Hydrologic Methods. References.
Storm Drainage Systems: Introduction. Concept Definitions. Pavement Drainage. Storm Water Inlet Overview. Design Frequency and Spread. Gutter Flow Calculations. Grate Inlet Design. Curb Inlet Design. Combination Inlets. Energy Losses in a Pipe System. Storm Drains. Environmental Design Considerations. Computer Programs. References. Appendix A - HYDRA Storm Drain Calculations.
Design of Culverts: Introduction. Concept Definitions. Culvert Design Steps and Criteria. Culvert Flow Controls and Equations. Design Procedures. Culvert Design Example. Long Span Culvert. Design of Improved Inlets. Design Procedures for Beveled-Edged Inlets. Flood Routing and Culvert Design. HYDRAIN Culvert Computer Program. References. Appendix A - Microcomputer Solution - HY8 Culvert Analysis. Appendix B - Critical Depth Figures. Appendix C - Conventional Nomographs. Appendix D - Improved Inlet Figures
Open Channel Design: Introduction. Design Criteria. Hydraulic Terms and Equations. Manning's n Values. Best Hydraulic Section . Uniform Flow Calculations. Critical Flow Calculations. Vegetative Design. Approximate Flood Limits. Uniform Flow - Example Problems. Gradually Varied Flow. Gradually Varied Flow - Example Problems. Hydraulic Jump. Construction and Maintenance Considerations. Stability of Channels. Channel Bank Protection. Floodplain Management. Environmental Features of Channel Projects. References
Storage and Detention Facilities: Introduction. Uses and Types of Storage Facilities. Design Criteria. Safe Dams Act. General Design Procedure for Storage Routing. Outlet Hydraulics. Preliminary Detention Calculations. Routing Calculations. Example Problem. Chainsaw Routing Technique for Spreadsheet Application. Modified Rational Method Detention Design. Hand Routing Method for Small Ponds. Land-Locked Retention. Retention Storage Facilities. Retention Facility Example Problem. Construction and Maintenance Considerations. Protective Treatment. References
Energy Dissipation: Introduction. Recommended Energy Dissipators. Design Criteria. Design Procedure. Local Scourhole Estimation. Riprap Aprons. Riprap Basin Design. Baffled Outlets. Downstream Channel Transitions. References. Appendix A - HY8 Culvert Analysis - Energy Dissipators.
Structural Best Management Practices: Introduction. Surface Waters and Mitigation Measures. Estimation of Pollutant Concentration and Loads. General Effectiveness of Structural Management Measures. Selection of Structural Management Measures. References
Storm Water Master Planning: The Role of Storm Water Master Planning. The Master Planning Process. Holistic Watershed Planning. Computer Model Choice for Master Planning. Typical Master Plan Types. Limitations of Master Plans. References. Appendix A - Example Multi-Objective Master Plan. Appendix B - Non-Structural Flood Control Overview.
Storm Water Quality Management Plans: Urban Runoff Quality. Water Quality Act Overview. Basic Approach Philosophy. The SWQMP Development Process. Evaluation of Best Management Practices. BMP Lists for the Four Program Areas. Non-Structural Best Management Practices. References
Documentation: Overview. Purpose of Documentation. Types of Documentation. Documenting the Plan Development Process. Documentation Procedures. Storage Requirements. Specific Content of Documentation Files. References. Appendix A - Documentation Project Check List
Construction: Introduction. Construction Costs. Construction Plans. Preconstruction Conference. Construction Considerations. Hydrologic Considerations. Erosion and Sediment Control Considerations. Culvert Considerations. Bridge Considerations. Open Channel Considerations. Storm Drain Considerations. Temporary Storm Water Management Facilities. As Built Plans. References
Maintenance: Introduction. Developing Municipal Maintenance Programs. Detention Facilities. Storm Drains. Culverts. Bridges. Ditches. Storm Water Inlets. Slope Drains. Wash Checks and Energy Dissipators. Bank Protection. Underdrains. Pavement Edge Drains. References. Index.