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Summary of challenges to the design of runoff management practices in cold climates (Source: Caraco and Claytor,1997)
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Climatic Condition |
BMP Design Challenge |
Cold Temperatures |
- Pipe freezing
- Permanent pool ice covered
- Reduced biological activity
- Reduced oxygen levels during ice cover
- Reduced settling velocities
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Deep Frost Line |
- Frost heaving
- Reduced soil infiltration
- Pipe freezing
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Short Growing Season |
- Short time period to establish vegetation
- Different plant species appropriate to cold climates than moderate climates
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Significant Snowfall |
- High runoff volumes during snowmelt and rainon-snow
- High pollutant loads during spring melt
- Other impacts of road salt/deicers
- Snow management may affect BMP storage
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