ASPECTS OF HYDROLOGICAL EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION

Urbanization both alters and complicates the natural hydrological cycle. However, the effects are often not consistent, but depend on the nature and magnitude of the urban influence. The effects of urbanization on four aspects of the hydrologic cycle are examined: low flow total runoff infiltration and groundwater recharge. Supporting data and a selected bibliography are provide. Inherent in the alteration of the hydrologic cycle by urbanization is the contamination by urban wastes, and the consequent pollution of the water resource.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Schneider, W J
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 449-468
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Hydraulics Division
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: HY5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bibliographies; Hydrology; Infiltration; Runoff; Urbanization; Water pollution; Water quality
• Subject Areas: Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095991
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 11301 Proc Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM