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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]] | + | *[[Overview and benefits of street sweeping]] |
− | *<span title="This page contains information summarizing recommended sweeping practices, typically to maximize pollutant removal. | + | *<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 | *Pollutant removal associated with street sweeping | ||
*[[Survey of street sweeping crediting approaches]] | *[[Survey of street sweeping crediting approaches]] | ||
*[[Managing street sweepings]] | *[[Managing street sweepings]] | ||
*[[Case studies for street sweeping]] | *[[Case studies for street sweeping]] | ||
+ | *[[Lessons learned and advice from street sweeping programs]] | ||
*[[Supporting information]] | *[[Supporting information]] | ||
==Street sweeping crediting and Phosphorus Calculator== | ==Street sweeping crediting and Phosphorus Calculator== | ||
*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator]] | *[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator]] | ||
+ | *[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator How-to-Guide]] | ||
*[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator: User Guide]] | *[[Street Sweeping Phosphorus Credit Calculator: User Guide]] | ||
*[[Methods for sampling street sweeping material - Standard Operating Procedures]] | *[[Methods for sampling street sweeping material - Standard Operating Procedures]] | ||
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*[[P8 Street Sweeping Modeling]] | *[[P8 Street Sweeping Modeling]] | ||
*[[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]] |
==University of Minnesota research on street sweeping== | ==University of Minnesota research on street sweeping== |
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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.
The summary information can be found here.