Evaluation of SWMM-LID Modeling Applicability Considering Regional Characteristics for Optimal Management of Non-Point Pollutant Sources

Jong Mun Lee, Minji Park (), Joong-Hyuk Min, Jinsun Kim, Jimin Lee, Heeseon Jang and Eun Hye Na
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Jong Mun Lee: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Minji Park: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Joong-Hyuk Min: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Jinsun Kim: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Jimin Lee: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Heeseon Jang: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea
Eun Hye Na: Water Environmental Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Gyeonseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Korea

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-16

Abstract: Urbanization and climate change have deteriorated the runoff water circulation and quality in urban areas worldwide. Consequently, low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) techniques have been applied to manage impermeable land and non-point source pollutants. Herein, the impacts of urban characteristics, sewer system type, and precipitation intensity on surface runoff were analyzed using the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) to derive an effective water circulation strategy for urban and complex areas through the optimal allocation of LID/GI strategies. The runoff rates were estimated to be 77.9%, 37.8%, and 61.7% for urban areas with separated and combined sewer systems and complex areas with combined sewer systems, respectively. During low rainfall, runoff was intercepted in areas with combined sewer systems, and runoff and pollutant load were lower than that in areas with separated sewer system. In contrast, wastewater was diluted during heavy rainfall; however, the total pollutant load was higher than in separated areas. The analysis of scenarios according to the regional distribution of each LID type resulted in high efficiency when combined sewers were applied during the distributed placement of catchment areas. Additionally, LID infrastructure was applied in areas with separated sewers when the placement was concentrated at the end of the basin.

Keywords: water cycle; impermeable area; non-point source pollutant (BOD and T-P); LID technique; Storm Water Management Model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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