Continuous monitoring and adaptive control (CMAC) is a category of
stormwater best management practice that allows for a wider range of operation of
detention and
retention ponds. CMAC systems typically consist of a
water level sensor, an
actuated valve, and an internet connection.
Specific applications of CMAC include flood protection, water quality treatment,
water reuse
Water reclamation (also called wastewater reuse, water reuse or water recycling) is the process of converting municipal wastewater (sewage) or industrial wastewater into water that can be reused for a variety of purposes. Types of reuse include: ...
, and channel protection.
See also
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Urban runoff
Urban runoff is surface runoff of rainwater, landscape irrigation, and car washing created by urbanization. Impervious surfaces (roads, parking lots and sidewalks) are constructed during land development. During rain , storms and other precip ...
References
External links
Chesapeake Bay Urban Stormwater Work Group
Flood control
Environmental engineering
Stormwater management
Water and the environment
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