Summary of pollutant removal mechanisms
Summary of attenuation-removal mechanisms for primary pollutants found in stormwater runoff.
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| Mechanism | Pollutants affected | Promoted by |
|---|---|---|
| Sedimentation | ||
| Filtration | ||
| Soil incorporation | ||
| Precipitation | ||
| Sorption - adsorption | ||
| Sorption - ion exchange | ||
| Oxidation | ||
| Degradation - photolysis | ||
| Degradation - volatilization | ||
| Degradation - biological | ||
| Plant metabolism | ||
| Pathogen die off | ||
| Nitrification | ||
| Denitrification |