![]() ![]() “Rather than designing a static stormwater basin like we’ve done for many years now, we’re finding that you can actually get better performance by installing controllable elements, actuators, that can actually control the flow of water in real time,” Bartos said. You also want to prevent erosion occurring downstream.”īartos said designing storm water systems with real-time controls could help balance the competing needs of their infrastructure. “With water treatment, you want to generally keep the stormwater in place, so you want to allow it time for the contaminants to settle out. “For flood control, typically you want to get water out of sensitive areas as fast as possible, which means trying to convey it rapidly away from urban areas,” Bartos said. However, Bartos said these two functions can conflict with one another. Stormwater infrastructure also keeps natural water bodies clean by providing a place for contaminants to settle outside of the stormwater. Infrastructure such as detention basins are designed to store extra stormwater, while inlets and channels allow water to flow out of an area. … Stormwater infrastructure is everywhere.”īartos, an assistant professor of civil engineering, said stormwater infrastructure serves two purposes: flood control and water quality. ![]() … You’ll see large ponds, basins (or) … canals running along the roads. “You probably see it on your commute to school or to work. ![]() “You’ve probably seen stormwater infrastructure every day,” study author Matt Bartos said. UT researchers carried out a model-based study published in March that will help develop smart stormwater infrastructure designed to prevent flooding and protect water from contamination. ![]()
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