Urban Drainage Flashcards

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Infiltration

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Movement of water into the ground

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Impermeable

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A surface water can’t infiltrate

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3
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Interception

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Water caught on leaves/foliage or buildings

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4
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Permeable

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A surface water can infiltrate

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5
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Surface run-off

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Water that can’t infiltrate, so will run off the surface

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