Clark, S. E., Steele, K. A., Spicher, J., Siu, C. Y., Lalor, M. M., Pitt, R. 2008. Roofing materials’ contributions to storm-water runoff pollution. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. ASCE, Reston, VA. Volume 134, Number 5. Pages 638-645

metals, nutrients, runoff, sampling, Stormwater, monitoring

Laboratory ’leach’ testing of roofing materials was conducted to evaluate the water quality rooftop runoff. The study reports the potential for release (primarily nutrients, lights hydrocarbons, pesticides, and metals) is substantial.