Identification and Characterization of The Primary Pollutants in Stormwater Runoff From Pavements and Urban Areas, Including Heavy Metals, Hydrocarbons, Nutrients, and Sediments
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51483/IJAIML.2883Keywords:
Pollutant Loading, Stormwater Runoff, Pavements, Urban Areas, Water Bodies, Mysuru, Heavy Metals, Hydrocarbons, Nutrients, Sediments, Urbanization, First Flush Effect, Aquatic Ecosystems, Water Quality, Dissolved Oxygen, Biological Oxygen Demand, Turbidity, Drainage Infrastructure, Pollutant Capture, Sustainable Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure, Permeable Pavements, Constructed Wetlands, Urban Water Pollution, Seasonal Variations, Environmental Impact, Runoff Contamination, Pollutant Sources, Land-Use Types, Pollutant Quantification, Ecological Health, Stormwater Management Solutions.Abstract
In this paper, we solve the problem of the identification and characterization of the primary pollutants in stormwater runoff from pavements and urban areas, including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, nutrients, and sediments. Here, we focus on identifying and characterizing the primary pollutants present in stormwater runoff from pavements and urban areas in Mysuru. Stormwater typically carries contaminants such as heavy metals (e.g., lead, copper, and zinc), hydrocarbons from vehicle emissions, nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers, and sediments. Understanding the nature and sources of these pollutants is critical, as they significantly impact water quality and aquatic health. Through chemical analysis and testing of runoff samples, this objective aims to create a detailed pollutant profile that will serve as the foundation for understanding stormwater’s effects on Mysuru’s water bodies. Mathematical model is also dealt with, the flow-chart, the algorithm, the results are presented along with the conclusive remarks at the end.
