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<th rowspan="2">Assess volume reduction?</th> | <th rowspan="2">Assess volume reduction?</th> | ||
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| − | <td>Center for Neighborhood Technology Green Values National Stormwater Management Calculator</td> | + | <td>[http://greenvalues.cnt.org/national/calculator.php Center for Neighborhood Technology Green Values National Stormwater Management Calculator]</td> |
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<td>Does not compute volume reduction for some BMPs, including cisterns and tree trenches.</td> | <td>Does not compute volume reduction for some BMPs, including cisterns and tree trenches.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>CivilStorm</td> | + | <td>[http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/CivilStorm/ CivilStorm]</td> |
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>CivilStorm has an engineering library with many different types of BMPs to choose from. This list changes as new information becomes available.</td> | <td>CivilStorm has an engineering library with many different types of BMPs to choose from. This list changes as new information becomes available.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>EPA National Stormwater Calculator</td> | + | <td>[http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/wswrd/wq/models/swc/ EPA National Stormwater Calculator]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Primary purpose is to assess reductions in stormwater volume.</td> | <td>Primary purpose is to assess reductions in stormwater volume.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>EPA SWMM</td> | + | <td>[http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/wswrd/wq/models/swmm/ EPA SWMM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>HydroCAD</td> | + | <td>[http://www.hydrocad.net/ HydroCAD]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Will assess hydraulics, volumes, and pollutant loading, but not pollutant reduction.</td> | <td>Will assess hydraulics, volumes, and pollutant loading, but not pollutant reduction.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>infoSWMM</td> | + | <td>[http://www.innovyze.com/products/infoswmm/ infoSWMM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>infoWorks ICM</td> | + | <td>[http://www.innovyze.com/products/infoworks_icm/ infoWorks ICM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
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| − | <td>i-Tree-Hydro</td> | + | <td>[http://www.itreetools.org/hydro/index.php i-Tree-Hydro]</td> |
<td></td> | <td></td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Includes simple calculator for rain gardens.</td> | <td>Includes simple calculator for rain gardens.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>i-Tree-Streets</td> | + | <td>[http://www.itreetools.org/streets/index.php i-Tree-Streets]</td> |
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Computes volume reduction for trees, only.</td> | <td>Computes volume reduction for trees, only.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>LSPC</td> | + | <td>[http://www.epa.gov/athens/wwqtsc/html/lspc.html LSPC]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Though developed for HSPF, the USEPA BMP Web Toolkit can be used with LSPC to model structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops).</td> | <td>Though developed for HSPF, the USEPA BMP Web Toolkit can be used with LSPC to model structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops).</td> | ||
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| − | <td>MapShed</td> | + | <td>[http://www.mapshed.psu.edu/overview.htm MapShed]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Region-specific input data not available for Minnesota but user can create this data for any region.</td> | <td>Region-specific input data not available for Minnesota but user can create this data for any region.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>MCWD/MWMO Stormwater Reuse Calculator</td> | + | <td>[http://minnehahacreek.org/sites/minnehahacreek.org/files/Stormwater%20Harvesting%20and%20Reuse%20Model_v2.0.xlsx MCWD/MWMO Stormwater Reuse Calculator]</td> |
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems</td> | <td>Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems</td> | ||
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| − | <td>Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide Excel Spreadsheet</td> | + | <td>[http://www.metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Water-Supply-Planning.aspx Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide Excel Spreadsheet]</td> |
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems. Uses 30-year precipitation data specific to Twin Cites region of Minnesota. </td> | <td>Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems. Uses 30-year precipitation data specific to Twin Cites region of Minnesota. </td> | ||
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| − | <td>MIDS Calculator</td> | + | <td>[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/MIDS_calculator MIDS Calculator]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Includes user-defined feature that can be used for manufactured devices and other BMPs.</td> | <td>Includes user-defined feature that can be used for manufactured devices and other BMPs.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>MIKE URBAN (SWMM or MOUSE)</td> | + | <td>[http://www.mikebydhi.com/Products/Cities/MIKEURBAN.aspx MIKE URBAN (SWMM or MOUSE)]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>P8</td> | + | <td>[http://wwwalker.net/p8/ P8]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
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| − | <td>PCSWMM</td> | + | <td>[http://www.chiwater.com/Software/PCSWMM/ PCSWMM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>PLOAD</td> | + | <td>[http://water.epa.gov/scitech/datait/models/basins/framework.cfm#models PLOAD]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>No</td> | <td>No</td> | ||
<td>User-defined practices with user-specified removal percentages.</td> | <td>User-defined practices with user-specified removal percentages.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>PondNet</td> | + | <td>[http://wwwalker.net/ PondNet]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Flow and phosphorus routing in pond networks.</td> | <td>Flow and phosphorus routing in pond networks.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>PondPack</td> | + | <td>[http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/PondPack PondPack]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>PondPack can calculate first-flush volume, but does not model pollutants. It can be used to calculate pond infiltration.</td> | <td>PondPack can calculate first-flush volume, but does not model pollutants. It can be used to calculate pond infiltration.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>RECARGA</td> | + | <td>[http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/standards/recarga.html RECARGA]</td> |
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| − | <td>SELECT</td> | + | <td>[http://www.werf.org/i/c/Tools/SELECT.aspx SELECT]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>SHSAM</td> | + | <td>[https://www.barr.com/services/269/stormwater-management SHSAM]</td> |
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<td>No</td> | <td>No</td> | ||
<td>Several flow-through structures including standard sumps, and proprietary systems such as CDS, Stormceptors, and Vortechs systems</td> | <td>Several flow-through structures including standard sumps, and proprietary systems such as CDS, Stormceptors, and Vortechs systems</td> | ||
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| − | <td>SUSTAIN</td> | + | <td>[http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/wswrd/wq/models/sustain/ SUSTAIN]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Categorizes BMPs into Point BMPs, Linear BMPs, and Area BMPs</td> | <td>Categorizes BMPs into Point BMPs, Linear BMPs, and Area BMPs</td> | ||
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| − | <td>SWAT</td> | + | <td>[http://swat.tamu.edu/ SWAT]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Model offers many agricultural BMPs and practices, but limited urban BMPs at this time.</td> | <td>Model offers many agricultural BMPs and practices, but limited urban BMPs at this time.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>Virginia Runoff Reduction Method</td> | + | <td>[http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/swc/Virginia%20Runoff%20Reduction%20Method.html Virginia Runoff Reduction Method]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Users input Event Mean Concentration (EMC) pollutant removal percentages for manufactured devices.</td> | <td>Users input Event Mean Concentration (EMC) pollutant removal percentages for manufactured devices.</td> | ||
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| − | <td>WARMF</td> | + | <td>[http://www.epa.gov/athens/wwqtsc/html/warmf.html WARMF]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>Includes agriculture BMP assessment tools. Compatible with USEPA Basins</td> | <td>Includes agriculture BMP assessment tools. Compatible with USEPA Basins</td> | ||
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| − | <td>WinHSPF</td> | + | <td>[http://www.aquaterra.com/resources/hspfsupport/index.php WinHSPF]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>USEPA BMP Web Toolkit available to assist with implementing structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops).</td> | <td>USEPA BMP Web Toolkit available to assist with implementing structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops).</td> | ||
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| − | <td>WinSLAMM</td> | + | <td>[http://winslamm.com/ WinSLAMM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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| − | <td>XPSWMM</td> | + | <td>[http://www.xpsolutions.com/software/xpswmm/ XPSWMM]</td> |
<td>X</td> | <td>X</td> | ||
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<td>Yes</td> | <td>Yes</td> | ||
<td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | <td>User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents.</td> | ||
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Revision as of 23:30, 17 February 2015
Comparison of stormwater models and calculators.
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| Model name | BMP Category | Assess TP removal? | Assess TSS removal? | Assess volume reduction? | Comments | |||||
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| Constructed basin BMPs | Filter BMPs | Infiltrator BMPs | Swale or strip BMPs | Reuse | Manu- factured devices |
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| Center for Neighborhood Technology Green Values National Stormwater Management Calculator | X | X | X | X | No | No | Yes | Does not compute volume reduction for some BMPs, including cisterns and tree trenches. | ||
| CivilStorm | Yes | Yes | Yes | CivilStorm has an engineering library with many different types of BMPs to choose from. This list changes as new information becomes available. | ||||||
| EPA National Stormwater Calculator | X | X | X | No | No | Yes | Primary purpose is to assess reductions in stormwater volume. | |||
| EPA SWMM | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |||
| HydroCAD | X | X | X | No | No | Yes | Will assess hydraulics, volumes, and pollutant loading, but not pollutant reduction. | |||
| infoSWMM | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |||
| infoWorks ICM | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| i-Tree-Hydro | X | No | No | Yes | Includes simple calculator for rain gardens. | |||||
| i-Tree-Streets | No | No | Yes | Computes volume reduction for trees, only. | ||||||
| LSPC | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Though developed for HSPF, the USEPA BMP Web Toolkit can be used with LSPC to model structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops). | |||
| MapShed | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Region-specific input data not available for Minnesota but user can create this data for any region. | ||
| MCWD/MWMO Stormwater Reuse Calculator | X | Yes | No | Yes | Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems | |||||
| Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide Excel Spreadsheet | X | No | No | Yes | Computes storage volume for stormwater reuse systems. Uses 30-year precipitation data specific to Twin Cites region of Minnesota. | |||||
| MIDS Calculator | X | X | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Includes user-defined feature that can be used for manufactured devices and other BMPs. |
| MIKE URBAN (SWMM or MOUSE) | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |||
| P8 | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| PCSWMM | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |||
| PLOAD | X | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | No | User-defined practices with user-specified removal percentages. | |
| PondNet | X | Yes | No | Yes | Flow and phosphorus routing in pond networks. | |||||
| PondPack | X | [ | No | No | Yes | PondPack can calculate first-flush volume, but does not model pollutants. It can be used to calculate pond infiltration. | ||||
| RECARGA | X | No | No | Yes | ||||||
| SELECT | X | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |
| SHSAM | X | No | Yes | No | Several flow-through structures including standard sumps, and proprietary systems such as CDS, Stormceptors, and Vortechs systems | |||||
| SUSTAIN | X | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Categorizes BMPs into Point BMPs, Linear BMPs, and Area BMPs | |
| SWAT | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Model offers many agricultural BMPs and practices, but limited urban BMPs at this time. | |||
| Virginia Runoff Reduction Method | X | X | X | X | X | X | Yes | No | Yes | Users input Event Mean Concentration (EMC) pollutant removal percentages for manufactured devices. |
| WARMF | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | Includes agriculture BMP assessment tools. Compatible with USEPA Basins | ||||
| WinHSPF | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | USEPA BMP Web Toolkit available to assist with implementing structural BMPs such as detention basins, or infiltration BMPs that represent source control facilities, which capture runoff from small impervious areas (e.g., parking lots or rooftops). | |||
| WinSLAMM | X | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| XPSWMM | X | X | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | User defines parameter that can be used to simulate generalized constituents. | |||