Stormwater BMP Assessment Services at SAFL

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Lab Testing

Full-Scale Tests

Testing is available for both particulate and dissolved contaminants
Accurately measures both the solids retained by the system and those passing through for a complete mass balance
Uses synthetic stormwater so influent concentrations, particle sizes, and mass loads are known exactly
No waiting for an adequate rainfall event saves time and money
Resuspension and washout analysis is available
Reproducible results

Scaled Model Tests

Smaller size and lower flow rates save time and money
Clear walls allow removal processes and flow patterns to be observed and recorded
Reproducible results

Field Testing

Simulated runoff testing uses a synthetic stormwater so influent pollutant loads are known exactly
Often can complete a full mass balance on BMP systems
Saves time and money by not waiting for rainfall
Reproducible results

Click here for more information about stormwater BMP assessment research at SAFL.

For more information please contact Jeff Marr, Associate Director for Applied Research, at jmarr@umn.edu or (612) 624-4427.

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