A tool for estimating best management practice effectiveness for phosphorus pollution control

A tool for estimating best management practice effectiveness for phosphorus pollution control

2005

A best management practice (BMP) tool was developed as a part of an effort to address the phosphorus (P) pollution and associated eutrophication problem affecting the Cannonsville Reservoir, part of the New York City water supply system. P reaching the reservoir is thought to emanate from runoff from the surrounding farms, mainly as a result of manure spread on these farms. Efforts to address the problem have involved implementation of BMPs on the watersheds; however, the effectiveness of these practices is not known. This study establishes a means of estimating BMP effectiveness, based on data available in the literature, and develops a tool that allows users to obtain BMP effectiveness estimates for their respective site soil and slope conditions. The tool offers stand-alone capabilities and has the potential to be linked to a GIS. An example is presented to illustrate tool application for effectiveness-based BMP selection, with a focus on a farm within the New York City watersheds.

Gitau, M. W.
Jarrett, A. R
Gburek, W. J.

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Water Quality & Pollutants
Water Conveyance & Hydraulics

runoff
runoffs
run-off
run-offs
run off
run offs
running off
runs off
Best Management Practice
Best Management Practices
BMP
BMPs
B.M.P.
B.M.Ps
nonpoint source pollution
non point source pollution
non-point source pollution
water quality & pollutants
water quality and pollutants
phosphorus
phosphorous

2000-2009

Yes

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