Characterisation of urban runoff pollution in Paris

M. C. Gromaire-Mertz; S. Garnaud; A. Gonzalez; G. Chebbo

doi:10.1016/S0273-1223(99)00002-5

Characterisation of urban runoff pollution in Paris

M. C. Gromaire-Mertz
, S. Garnaud
, A. Gonzalez
, G. Chebbo

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Abstract

Runoff was collected from 4 roofs, 3 courtyards and 6 streets on an experimental catchment in central Paris, and analysed for SS, VSS, COD, BOD5, hydrocarbons, heavy metals both as regards dissolved and particle fractions. Whereas street runoff showed important SS, COD and hydrocarbon loads, roof runoff was noticeable for its high concentration of heavy metals. These concentrations in comparison with water quality standards enhance the importance of runoff pollution. The use of sample settling for runoff treatment is discussed on the basis of data concerning the distribution between dissolved and particle bound pollution loads, along with settling velocity measurements. Runoff particles were found to be highly contaminated with heavy metals and hydrocarbons, which raised the problem of sludge disposal.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Water Science and Technology
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0273-1223(99)00002-5
Publication status	Published - 2 Mar 1999
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Heavy metals
Hydrocarbons
Organic matter
Settling velocities
Suspended solids
Urban runoff

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Characterisation of urban runoff pollution in Paris

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