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Evaluating the Role of Stormwater Treatment Basins in Controlling Highway Runoff Quality

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The goal of this project was to understand the function and effectiveness of stormwater treatment basins in removing contaminants from highway runoff in the Wachusett Watershed. Fieldwork and lab analysis of runoff, soil, groundwater and surface water samples were conducted to determine levels of specific conductance, solids, and metals. Additionally, an optimal stormwater basin was designed through modeling and low-cost alternatives were made to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to improve the current basin in place.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-030317-143143
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  • 2017
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  • 2017-03-03
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