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Investigation on parameters influence first flush occurrence in urban residential catchment

Alias, N. and Goonetilleke, A. and Egodawatta, P. (2015) Investigation on parameters influence first flush occurrence in urban residential catchment. In: The 3rd International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR-2015), 24-25 Nov, 2015, Langkawi, Malaysia.

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Abstract

The knowledge of first flush is important particularly when dealing with stormwater treatment plant. Therefore, the parameters influence the first flush occurrence is essential. The objective of this study was to identify the influence of rainfall characteristics, catchment characteristics and type of pollutants on first flush occurrence. The study was conducted in an urban residential. 23 storm events were sampled and analysed for three water quality parameters; total suspended solids, total phosphorus and total nitrogen. Results show that the existence of first flush is depends on the rainfall characteristics, catchment characteristics and type of pollutant.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:stormwater treatment plant, water quality
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:Civil Engineering
ID Code:63552
Deposited By: Fazli Masari
Deposited On:30 May 2017 07:37
Last Modified:30 May 2017 07:37

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