Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea
In this review paper, we investigate the management of the quality of stormwater in the Baltic Sea region. Current stormwater management practices, standards, and legislation do not accurately depict stormwater quality, resulting in an underestimation of its environmental impact. The digitalization...
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| author | Kristjan Suits Ivar Annus Nils Kändler Tobias Karlsson Antonius Van Maris Antti Kaseva Nika Kotoviča Gunaratna Kuttuva Rajarao |
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| description | In this review paper, we investigate the management of the quality of stormwater in the Baltic Sea region. Current stormwater management practices, standards, and legislation do not accurately depict stormwater quality, resulting in an underestimation of its environmental impact. The digitalization and harmonization of stormwater management through the implementation of e-monitoring (online or continuous monitoring) allow for the collection of data. This data can be used to improve stormwater quality and quantity management, thereby reducing the environmental harm induced by anthropogenic activities. Based on the literature review, supporting tables and matrices are proposed to assist decision-makers and other interested parties in developing and implementing “smart” stormwater management solutions. In this article, we demonstrate that such systems can enhance stormwater management and system performance by leveraging data-driven operation and maintenance. Another advantage of the approach is that it contributes to a healthier urban environment and ecosystem well-being. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cf7e017703c140888748182d35c3ef122023-11-17T21:49:42ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-04-01158162310.3390/w15081623Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic SeaKristjan Suits0Ivar Annus1Nils Kändler2Tobias Karlsson3Antonius Van Maris4Antti Kaseva5Nika Kotoviča6Gunaratna Kuttuva Rajarao7Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaSchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry and Biotechnology and Health, Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE 10691, Roslagstullsbacken 21, 114 28 Stockholm, SwedenSchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry and Biotechnology and Health, Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE 10691, Roslagstullsbacken 21, 114 28 Stockholm, SwedenWater and Environmental Engineering Research Group, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku, FinlandRiga City Municipality, Ratslaukums 1, LV-1050 Riga, LatviaSchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry and Biotechnology and Health, Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE 10691, Roslagstullsbacken 21, 114 28 Stockholm, SwedenIn this review paper, we investigate the management of the quality of stormwater in the Baltic Sea region. Current stormwater management practices, standards, and legislation do not accurately depict stormwater quality, resulting in an underestimation of its environmental impact. The digitalization and harmonization of stormwater management through the implementation of e-monitoring (online or continuous monitoring) allow for the collection of data. This data can be used to improve stormwater quality and quantity management, thereby reducing the environmental harm induced by anthropogenic activities. Based on the literature review, supporting tables and matrices are proposed to assist decision-makers and other interested parties in developing and implementing “smart” stormwater management solutions. In this article, we demonstrate that such systems can enhance stormwater management and system performance by leveraging data-driven operation and maintenance. Another advantage of the approach is that it contributes to a healthier urban environment and ecosystem well-being.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/8/1623urban stormwater managementwater qualitysmart citiesgreen infrastructuree-monitoringsurrogate parameters |
| spellingShingle | Kristjan Suits Ivar Annus Nils Kändler Tobias Karlsson Antonius Van Maris Antti Kaseva Nika Kotoviča Gunaratna Kuttuva Rajarao Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea Water urban stormwater management water quality smart cities green infrastructure e-monitoring surrogate parameters |
| title | Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea |
| title_full | Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea |
| title_fullStr | Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea |
| title_short | Overview of the (Smart) Stormwater Management around the Baltic Sea |
| title_sort | overview of the smart stormwater management around the baltic sea |
| topic | urban stormwater management water quality smart cities green infrastructure e-monitoring surrogate parameters |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/8/1623 |
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