He, Jianxun (Jennifer)Shrestha, Dhiraj2017-02-132017-02-1320172017Shrestha, D. (2017). Characterization and Modelling of Stormwater for the City of Calgary (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25262http://hdl.handle.net/11023/3649The quantification of pollutant loading from nonpoint pollution sources is very challenging but crucial. Statistical analyses were performed for identifying differences of stormwater quality among different types of land use and among catchments of same land use in three types of flow (baseflow, snowmelt and stormwater runoff). Results indicate water quality parameters present variations among different types of land use and among catchments of same land use. In addition, Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) was calibrated and verified for industrial and residential land uses. The modeling results clearly demonstrate distinct coefficient values for pollutant build-up and wash-off. Rainfall, as the source of stormwater, in the city was also investigated to characterize the spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall. The identified differences in stormwater quality from statistical analysis and modeling suggest the need of quantifying and modeling pollutant loading from different types of land use.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Engineering--CivilEngineering--EnvironmentalEngineering--Sanitary and MunicipalSWMMWater qualitylandusemaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/25262