Stormwater Management

Case Study

Case Study of Permanent Use of Skimmers for Lower Maintenance & Enhanced Water Quality

Level of Presentation: All: Suitable for a broad audience

Presenter(s)

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  Jamie McCutchen, PE

  Principal
  SW Products, LLC

Basic premise to hold water for pollutants to settle is resulting in smaller water quality orifices that are prone to clogging. This presentation will introduce the idea of using a skimmer with a non-clog design to enhance water quality while also reducing maintenance issues, based on two pilot projects in Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC.

Basic premise to hold water for pollutants to settle is resulting in smaller water quality orifices that are prone to clogging. This presentation will introduce the idea of using a skimmer with a non-clog design to enhance water quality while also reducing maintenance issues, based on two pilot projects in Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of use of skimmers in permanent basins to reduce clogging and enhance water quality.
• Understand the basics of how to model a skimmer for permanent use in stormwater modelling software.
• Recognize opportunities for retrofit of existing basins by adding skimmers to limit maintenance issues.

Target Audience: Consultant,Contractor,Developer/Builder,Engineer,Government Agency,Storm Water