Stormwater basins are an effective method for collecting rainwater, preventing it from mixing with wastewater and being discharged into our recipients. During heavy downpours, rainwater is directed to these basins, helping to prevent sewer systems from becoming overwhelmed during increasingly frequent and intense storms.
However, the effectiveness of these basins raises important questions:
These are just a few of the critical questions that many utility companies face.
Many stormwater basins were constructed years ago based on outdated calculations, while urban development has since increased the impervious surface areas within their catchment zones. As a result, many utility companies have limited insight into rainfall volumes and basin filling rates, potentially leading to basins that are either insufficiently functional or occupying valuable space that could be repurposed.
The most effective way to assess their functionality is through systematic measurement and analysis. Given the busy schedules of utility companies, they often lack the time to manage procurement, installation, and data analysis on their own.
This challenge led to our recent collaboration with a new customer in Jylland, where we are conducting a comprehensive analysis of their stormwater basins. Over the next period we will
Over the next period we will help them understand:
Understanding the relationship the relationship between rainfall recurrence intervals and basin filling levels is crucial. Such analyses can also provide insights into the potential for further urban development or the possibility of repurposing parts of these basins for construction or recreational use.