Rain induced pollutant washing in urban areas
Abstract
One of the major problems in urban areas is the pollution of atmosphere, soil and water. The rain washes and cleanses the air and the land surface and then, as runoff, transports a variety of materials, such as sediments and heavy metals, to the nearest receiving water body. The pollution load associated with storm runoff can be significantly higher than that from secondary domestic sewage effluent. It can therefore cause degradation of surface and ground water bodies, and can also cause serious problems in drainage systems and traditional treatment facilities.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity
Aging
Elder Care
and Social Issues
Health
Medicine and Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- New Trends in Water and Environmental Engineering for Safety and Life
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 145–145
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter