Source-control stormwater management for mitigating the impacts of urbanisation on baseflow: A review

Abstract

While infiltration source-control technologies are increasingly used to manage the volume, rate and quality of stormwater runoff, there is little guidance on their role and impact on baseflow. This review addresses the impacts of urbanisation on baseflow in peri-urban catchments, with the aim to better understand the potential role of stormwater infiltration source-control technologies in restoring pre-development baseflows. We analyse the physiographic and anthropogenic factors that affect the baseflow response to urbanisation. We also suggest that observed uncertainties in these baseflow responses may arise from inconsistencies in site assessment methodologies, including measurement techni..