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[[File:Street-sweeping.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=image of street sweeper|<font size=3>Image courtesy Sarah Hobbie, University of Minnesota</font size>]]
 
[[File:Street-sweeping.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=image of street sweeper|<font size=3>Image courtesy Sarah Hobbie, University of Minnesota</font size>]]
 
[[File:Clean street.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=clean street image|<font size=3>There are multiple reasons for sweeping streets. However, for water quality purposes, sweeping is best done in spring following fruit drop and autumn following leaf drop. In this image, the street was to be swept the day after the image was taken. Very little water quality benefit will be gained from sweeping this street.</font size>]]
 
[[File:Clean street.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=clean street image|<font size=3>There are multiple reasons for sweeping streets. However, for water quality purposes, sweeping is best done in spring following fruit drop and autumn following leaf drop. In this image, the street was to be swept the day after the image was taken. Very little water quality benefit will be gained from sweeping this street.</font size>]]
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==Information on street sweeping==
 
==Information on street sweeping==
*[[Overview of street sweeping]]
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*[[Overview, water quality benefits, and other co-benefits of street sweeping]]
 
*<span title="This page contains information summarizing recommended sweeping practices, typically to maximize pollutant removal. Information includes when to sweep, recommended equipment, managing sweeping material, cost information, and more."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Recommended_street_sweeping_practices_for_water_quality_purposes '''Recommended street sweeping practices for water quality purposes''']</span>
 
*<span title="This page contains information summarizing recommended sweeping practices, typically to maximize pollutant removal. Information includes when to sweep, recommended equipment, managing sweeping material, cost information, and more."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Recommended_street_sweeping_practices_for_water_quality_purposes '''Recommended street sweeping practices for water quality purposes''']</span>
*Pollutant removal associated with street sweeping
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*[[Pollutant removal associated with street sweeping]]
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*[[Cost considerations for establishing and maintaining a street sweeping program]]
 
*[[Survey of street sweeping crediting approaches]]
 
*[[Survey of street sweeping crediting approaches]]
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*[[Composition, characterization, and management of street sweepings]]
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*[[Tracking street sweeping activities]]
 
*[[Case studies for street sweeping]]
 
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*[[Lessons learned and advice from street sweeping programs]]
 
*[[Supporting information]]
 
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==Street sweeping crediting and Phosphorus Calculator==
 
==Street sweeping crediting and Phosphorus Calculator==
*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator]]
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*Street Sweeping Calculator
*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator How-to-Guide]]
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**[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator]]
*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator: User Guide]]
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**[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator How-to-Guide]]
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**[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator: User Guide]]
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**[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Street_sweeping_calculator_demo.mp4 Sweeping calculator video]
 
*[[Methods for sampling street sweeping material - Standard Operating Procedures]]
 
*[[Methods for sampling street sweeping material - Standard Operating Procedures]]
 
*[[Methods for calculating pollutant reductions (credits) for street sweeping]]
 
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*[[TSS credits for street sweeping]]
 
*[[TSS credits for street sweeping]]
 
*[[Guidance for incorporating street sweeping into the Minimal Impact Design Standards Calculator and MPCA’s Simple Estimator]]
 
*[[Guidance for incorporating street sweeping into the Minimal Impact Design Standards Calculator and MPCA’s Simple Estimator]]
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*[[Volume based crediting for street sweeping]]
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==Fact sheets, quick guides==
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*[[Benefits and cost effectiveness of street sweeping]]
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*[[Recommended practices for a water quality-targeted street sweeping program]]
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*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator How-to-Guide]]
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*[[MS4 fact sheet - Street & Parking Lot Sweeping]]
  
 
==University of Minnesota research on street sweeping==
 
==University of Minnesota research on street sweeping==
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**[[Trees]]
 
**[[Trees]]
 
**[[MS4 fact sheet - Street & Parking Lot Sweeping]]
 
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**[[Survey results for managing street sweeping materials]]
 
*External
 
*External
 
**[https://www.usgs.gov/centers/umid-water/science/using-leaf-collection-and-street-cleaning-reduce-nutrients-urban?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects Using leaf collection and street cleaning to reduce nutrients in urban stormwater] - This page summarizes on-going research by the United States Geological Survey on street sweeping. Lead researcher - William Selbig.
 
**[https://www.usgs.gov/centers/umid-water/science/using-leaf-collection-and-street-cleaning-reduce-nutrients-urban?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects Using leaf collection and street cleaning to reduce nutrients in urban stormwater] - This page summarizes on-going research by the United States Geological Survey on street sweeping. Lead researcher - William Selbig.
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*[[Neat websites and articles for trees]]
 
*[[Neat websites and articles for trees]]
 
*[[Guidance for managing sediment and wastes collected by pretreatment practices]]: '''Note''' - this page contains some information on disposal of material collected in pretreatment practices, include information on street sweepings
 
*[[Guidance for managing sediment and wastes collected by pretreatment practices]]: '''Note''' - this page contains some information on disposal of material collected in pretreatment practices, include information on street sweepings
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 11 April 2023

image
[ Page video summary]
image of street sweeper
Image courtesy Sarah Hobbie, University of Minnesota
clean street image
There are multiple reasons for sweeping streets. However, for water quality purposes, sweeping is best done in spring following fruit drop and autumn following leaf drop. In this image, the street was to be swept the day after the image was taken. Very little water quality benefit will be gained from sweeping this street.
Information: The MPCA hosted a webinar on street sweeping, Thursday May 13, 9:30-11:00 AM. Information from the webinar is posted and includes a recording of the webinar, the chat file including answers to questions, and speaker presentations.

Acknowledgements

Street sweeping webinar

NOTE:Hover over bolded text to see the contents for a page

Information on street sweeping

Street sweeping crediting and Phosphorus Calculator

Fact sheets, quick guides

University of Minnesota research on street sweeping

Links

Survey of street sweeping practices

The MPCA conducted a survey of cities to determine their street sweeping practices, their interest in a street sweeping credit, and their ability to implement different methods for crediting sweeping. We have not yet fully analyzed the data, but some general conclusions include the following.

  • 75 cities responded to the survey and indicated they operate a sweeping program. This was a response rate of close to 50 percent. The responses were distributed geographically across the state and covered a wide range of city sizes (large to small).
  • About 78 percent indicated they would be likely to participate in a crediting program
  • All but 7 cities can track sweeping information, but 66 percent said they cannot relate material collected to a specific geographic area. This is a question we likely will follow-up with, since being able to relate material to a geographic location is potentially a way of targeting sweeping efforts.
  • Most cities estimate volume or mass of material collected, but few measure volume or mass or have the ability to measure dry weight of material collected
  • Most cities sweep quarterly or less and most do not specifically sweep in response to fall leave drop

The summary information can be found here.

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This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 01:44.