Watershed systems

We propose comprehensive management using sources, transfer and fate of emerging contaminants. Non-structural approaches include disseminating information about ECs among consumers and producers, providing incentives for controlling the contaminant loads as well as improved and updated policy mechanism regarding pollutant standards. Structural approaches at source level can include best management practices like buffer strips, riparian management, natural and constructed wetlands.

Combined change in land cover and climate are expected to cause 6% to 10% increase in average storm peak volume. A 7% increase in precipitation and 75% increase in EIA by 2100 are expected to increase average storm peak volume. Increasing peak flow information needs to be a part of town planning and infrastructure design for stormwater.