Difference between revisions of "Challenges to the Design of Runoff Management Practices in Cold Climates"
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<td>Cold Temperatures</td> | <td>Cold Temperatures</td> | ||
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| − | + | *Pipe freezing | |
| − | + | *Permanent pool ice covered | |
| − | + | *Reduced biological activity | |
| − | + | *Reduced oxygen levels during ice cover | |
| − | + | *Reduced settling velocities</td> | |
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<td>Deep Frost Line</td> | <td>Deep Frost Line</td> | ||
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| − | + | *Frost heaving | |
| − | + | *Reduced soil infiltration | |
| − | + | *Pipe freezing</td> | |
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<td>Short Growing Season</td> | <td>Short Growing Season</td> | ||
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| − | + | *Short time period to establish vegetation | |
| − | + | *Different plant species appropriate to cold climates than moderate climates</td> | |
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<td>Significant Snowfall</td> | <td>Significant Snowfall</td> | ||
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| − | + | *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</td> | |
</table> | </table> | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 10 January 2013
Challenges to the Design of Runoff Management Practices in Cold Climates (Source: Caraco and Claytor,1997)
| Climatic Condition | BMP Design Challenge |
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| Cold Temperatures |
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| Deep Frost Line |
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| Short Growing Season |
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| Significant Snowfall |
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