Jones, M. P., Hunt, W. F., Winston, R. J. 2012. Effect of Urban Catchment Composition on Runoff Temperature. Journal of Environmental Engineering. American Society of Civil Engineers. Volume 138, Number 12. Pages 1231-1236

Stormflow, Stormwater, Urban, Water quality, Impervious cover, Temperature, Asphalt

This study compared the stormwater temperatures of runoff from a light-colored chip seal pavement and from traditional asphalt pavement. The results showed that runoff from the light-colored pavement was cooler than runoff from the standard asphalt. Additionally, the results showed that underground conveyance structures can substantially reduce runoff temperature.