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Title: Effects of highway runoff on receiving waters. Volume 3. Resource document for environmental assessments. Final report, October 1979-March 1985

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5022493

The resource document is intended to serve as a user tool to supplement the Procedural Guidelines Manual (Volume IV). State highway agencies can use these resources to more comprehensively address the effects of stormwater runoff in environmental documents. The document provides a critical summary and review of the technical literature on hydrological, water quality, sediment, and biological impacts of runoff from operating highways. Major pollutant categories include oxygen - consuming materials, nutrients, bacteria, road salt, petroleum hydrocarbons, and metals.

Research Organization:
Rexnord, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (USA). EnviroEnergy Technology Center
OSTI ID:
5022493
Report Number(s):
PB-86-228210/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English