An outfall is the discharge point of a waste stream into a body of water; alternatively it may be the outlet of a river, drain or a sewer where it discharges into the sea, a lake or ocean. United …

2024年6月24日 · Outfall aprons: Reinforced concrete or rock structures that provide a stable, erosion-resistant transition from the outfall to the receiving water. Detention Basin Outlet …

Properly designed outfalls are critical to reducing adverse impacts that may result from concentrated discharges from pipe systems and culverts. Outfall systems include rock splash …

2015年4月30日 · A common method for managing stormwater is to build a basin. Basins are meant to collect the water, and release it at a rate the prevents flooding or erosion. There are …

2023年2月15日 · Sediment traps and basins are settling ponds formed by excavation and/or an embankment that intercept and retain sediment-laden runoff from a construction site for a …

Basins are generally used to collect stormwater and release it at a controlled rate to prevent flooding and erosion. Some basins can also filter some pollutants out of the water before it …

Outfalls below extreme low water may still need an energy dissipation device (e.g., a tee structure) to prevent nearby erosion. Engineered energy dissipaters, including stilling basins, …

2023年2月15日 · A stilling basin is an excavated pool of water that is lined with riprap and used to dissipate energy from high-velocity flow. An impact basin is a reinforced concrete structure …

Here are definitions to help explain many of the most common stormwater terms. Click each letter to expand the sections. What is Stormwater? Stormwater issues can sound very technical, but …

An outfall consists of three components: (i) the onshore headwork (e.g. gravity or pumping basin); (ii) the feeder pipeline which conveys the effluent to the disposal area; (iii) the diffuser section …