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Infographhic: Sources of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in road run off and contaminants that bind to them.

Total Suspended Solids in Road Runoff and Associated Contaminants

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What are Total Suspended Solids? In stormwater runoff, Total Suspended Solids (TSS) refers to undissolved solid particles larger than 0.45µm. Anything smaller is considered a dissolved substance. Pollutants can bind to or become trapped within these solid particles, making TSS a highly effective contaminant transport mechanism from surface road runoff into receiving water bodies. In […]

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

The Importance of Particle Size Distribution in Stormwater Design

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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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