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- ISSN: 2333-2581
- Modern Environmental Science and Engineering
Urban Runoff — Transportation of the Pollution
Abstract: In urban and industrial areas, natural soil is replaced by highly impervious surfaces built with materials such as asphalt or concrete. These surfaces, instead of allowing water to infiltrate the soil, cause most of the water to remain on the surface. The objective of the following work is the study of Runoff, using as a methodology, the documentary compilation of the aforementioned as well as the serious threat posed by the presence of substances toxic and persistent for our ecosystem and for the health of people, in the runoff and discharges analyzed. Mitigating this problem requires clear and urgent measures, it is also necessary to control an adequate collection and transport of waste. Finally, there is a great variety of resources available to mitigate the polluting effects, but it is also necessary to raise awareness in society regarding environmental pollution. It is suggested that duly prioritized water basins form part of a State Policy that aims to mitigate negative impacts through adequate planning. For the aforementioned planning, it will be necessary to study and/or create land use zoning, risk maps, construction regulations in risk areas, hydrometeorological stations, water emergency plans, communication programs, awareness plans.
Key words: urban runoff, water pollution, storm drains
