Stormwater Detention Quiz
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What is the purpose of stormwater detention in new developments?

  • To manage higher runoff rates caused by increased impervious area (correct)
  • To decrease the amount of suspended particulate matter in the water
  • To reduce the need for retention facilities
  • To increase the severity and frequency of flooding
  • What is the distinction between stormwater retention and stormwater detention facilities?

  • Detention facilities have no outlet structures
  • Retention facilities capture all runoff without release of water onto downstream areas (correct)
  • Retention facilities are underground containers for temporary storage of runoff
  • Detention facilities capture all runoff without release of water onto downstream areas
  • What effect does higher runoff rates from a site have on downstream properties and conveyance structures?

  • Increase severity and frequency of flooding (correct)
  • Increase the capacity of conveyance structures
  • Have no impact on downstream properties
  • Decrease severity and frequency of flooding
  • Where is stormwater detention widely practiced?

    <p>In urbanized areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a detention pond provide sufficient time for?

    <p>Suspended particulate matter and adsorbed contaminants to settle out of the water column</p> Signup and view all the answers

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