Sediment Removal Frequency Optimization for Wet-Detention Stormwater Management Ponds

Sediment build-up in stormwater management ponds decreases their overall capacity to hold

water and reduces their efficiency, in terms of controlling pollution. For this reason, and in

order to comply with government regulations, municipalities must remove the sediment

periodically. Determining when maintenance is required is difficult because it depends on a

number of factors, and the actual cost of sediment removal from a wet pond is difficult to

predict. The results obtained from this internship will directly benefit the Town of Richmond

Hill in determining the schedule of maintenance activities for their wet ponds, potentially

providing cost-savings to the municipality. The Sernas Group will benefit from the developed

sediment loading model, which they will be able to utilize in future similar projects in Ontario.

Faculty Supervisor:

Darko Joksimovic

Student:

Partner:

Town of Richmond Hill;The Sernas Group

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

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