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Abstract
The purpose of this book is to disseminate contemporary knowledge and practical experiences concerning problems and solutions related to urban hydrology and drainage. Although the main focus is on developing countries, the book draws from experiences in many other parts of the world. Based upon numerous practical examples and case studies, the book provides information to assist in the management, planning and engineering design processes. Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries covers a wide range of methods and approaches to improve the understanding and ability of local stakeholders to solve stormwater problems within the framework of integrated urban water management. As well as structural interventions, the book describes various non-structural approaches for flood mitigation and pollution control. This book encourages the reader to adopt an integrated approach towards stormwater management and considers the importance of institutional arrangements, participation of local stakeholders in planning, as well as aspects of financing and cost recovery. This comprehensive and topical book: Addresses the broad range of issues related to urban stormwater management with a specific focus on developing countries. Covers the main aspects of planning, design, operation and maintenance of urban drainage systems as well as socio-economic and institutional issues related to urban stormwater management. Presents structural and non-structural approaches for flood mitigation and pollution control within an integrated water resource management framework. Provides extensive examples and case studies of "best practice". Contents Urbanisation and urban hydrology Impacts of flooding on society Integrated framework for stormwater management Institutional structures and policies Planning for urban stormwater management Approaches to urban drainage system design Ecological approaches to urban drainage system design Applications of computer models Operational performance and maintenance Flood mitigation and response strategies Participation and partnerships Economics and financing Full Contents List (27KB)
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries | ii | ||
| Contents | vi | ||
| Foreword | x | ||
| Preface | xiv | ||
| Acknowledgements | xvi | ||
| About the authors | xviii | ||
| 1. Urbanisation and urban hydrology | 1 | ||
| 1.1 Urbanisation and its impacts on urban hydrology | 1 | ||
| 1.2 Urban runoff and climatic factors | 6 | ||
| 1.3 Causes, types and physical impacts of urban flooding | 8 | ||
| 1.4 Environmental impacts of urban runoff | 10 | ||
| 1.5 Institutional challenges | 13 | ||
| 1.6 References | 16 | ||
| 2. Impacts of flooding on society | 18 | ||
| 2.1 Social and economic impacts of flooding | 18 | ||
| 2.2 Health impacts related to drainage and flooding | 21 | ||
| 2.3 Vulnerability and livelihood impacts | 24 | ||
| 2.4 Perceptions of and responses to flooding | 27 | ||
| 2.5 Implications on the design of urban stormwater management systems | 29 | ||
| 2.6 References | 31 | ||
| 3. Integrated framework for stormwater management | 33 | ||
| 3.1 The need for an integrated framework | 33 | ||
| 3.2 Key elements of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) | 35 | ||
| 3.3 Integrated planning of urban catchments | 39 | ||
| 3.4 Integrated management of urban infrastructure and services | 43 | ||
| 3.5 Stakeholder participation and partnerships | 47 | ||
| 3.6 References | 49 | ||
| 4. Policies and institutional frameworks | 51 | ||
| 4.1 Policy formulation | 51 | ||
| 4.2 Policies for runoff control | 54 | ||
| 4.3 Policies related to land use | 56 | ||
| 4.4 Institutional frameworks for policy implementation | 58 | ||
| 4.5 Institutional development and organisational strengthening | 60 | ||
| 4.6 References | 64 | ||
| 5. Planning and assessment of improvement options | 66 | ||
| 5.1 What is planning? | 66 | ||
| 5.2 The planning process | 68 | ||
| 5.3 Review of the existing situation | 70 | ||
| 5.4 Evaluation and comparison of alternative solutions | 73 | ||
| 5.5 Information collection and management | 77 | ||
| 5.6 Spatial mapping and physical information requirements | 79 | ||
| 5.7 References | 83 | ||
| 6. Configurations of urban drainage systems | 84 | ||
| 6.1 Major and minor drainage systems | 85 | ||
| 6.2 Separate and combined drainage systems | 87 | ||
| 6.3 Underground and surface drainage systems | 88 | ||
| 6.4 Attenuation of stormwater runoff | 93 | ||
| 6.5 Urban hydrology design considerations | 98 | ||
| 6.6 Capacity of drainage conduits | 101 | ||
| 6.7 References | 102 | ||
| 7. Ecological approaches to urban drainage system design | 104 | ||
| 7.1 Strategies for sustainable urban drainage | 104 | ||
| 7.2 Rainwater reuse | 108 | ||
| 7.3 Infiltration of stormwater | 111 | ||
| 7.4 Swales | 112 | ||
| 7.5 Constructed wetlands | 115 | ||
| 7.6 Practical demonstration projects of sustainable urban drainage | 116 | ||
| 7.7 References | 119 | ||
| 8. Applications of computer models | 121 | ||
| 8.1 Computer modelling for hydrology and hydraulics | 121 | ||
| 8.2 The modelling procedure | 125 | ||
| 8.3 Model calibration and validation | 128 | ||
| 8.4 Model application | 132 | ||
| 8.5 Integrated modelling of the urban drainage system | 138 | ||
| 8.6 References | 139 | ||
| 9. Operational performance and maintenance | 140 | ||
| 9.1 Operational sustainability and performance evaluation | 140 | ||
| 9.2 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) strategies | 143 | ||
| 9.3 Solid waste and impacts on operational performance | 145 | ||
| 9.4 Control of solid waste problems | 149 | ||
| 9.5 References | 154 | ||
| 10. Non-structural flood mitigation strategies | 155 | ||
| 10.1 Stages of the flood mitigation cycle | 156 | ||
| 10.2 Flood mitigation through land use controls | 160 | ||
| 10.3 Flood proofing and building controls | 162 | ||
| 10.4 Flood response strategies | 164 | ||
| 10.5 Flood recovery and rehabilitation | 169 | ||
| 10.6 References | 171 | ||
| 11. Participation and partnerships | 172 | ||
| 11.1 Forms and potential benefits of participation | 172 | ||
| 11.2 Participation in planning and design | 174 | ||
| 11.3 Partnerships in project implementation | 177 | ||
| 11.4 Participation in operation and maintenance | 182 | ||
| 11.5 Participation in non-structural flood control strategies | 183 | ||
| 11.6 References | 186 | ||
| 12. Economics and financing | 188 | ||
| 12.1 Urban drainage – a public good | 188 | ||
| 12.2 Municipal budgeting and accountability | 190 | ||
| 12.3 Demand and willingness to pay | 191 | ||
| 12.4 Costs of stormwater management | 194 | ||
| 12.5 Revenue generation and cost recovery | 198 | ||
| 12.6 References | 200 | ||
| Annex 1: Recommended reading | 202 | ||
| Annex 2: List of contributors | 208 | ||
| Index | 211 |