Tag Archives: Stormwater Pollution

Relative sizes of particle types found in stormwater run off by 3P Technik UK

The Importance of Particle Size Distribution in Stormwater Design

Stormwater management involves managing both the quantity and quality of surface runoff. An appreciation of a site’s Particle Size Distribution (PSD) is crucial for effective stormwater quality management. The PSD influences sediment transport, settling rates and determines the effectiveness of treatment systems in terms of capturing, retaining and so permanently removing contaminants found in stormwater […]

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Tyre Wear Paricles in Stormwater Road Run Off - MBT and DPG

Tyre Wear Particles in Stormwater: Why MBT and DPG Chemical Contamination Matters

Tyre wear particles (TWPs) are now recognised as a significant and largely unmanaged source of chemical contamination in urban stormwater. Among the most important tyre-derived chemicals are the vulcanisation accelerators mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) and diphenylguanidine (DPG), which are used globally to produce durable, heat-resistant rubber. While essential to tyre performance, increasing evidence shows these additives pose […]

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