ABSTRACT
Effects of Runoff on Receiving Waters...........................................................................................47 Indicators of Receiving Water Biological Effects and Analysis Methodologies ..................48 Fish Kills and Advisories .......................................................................................................49 Adverse Aquatic Life Effects Caused by Runoff ..................................................................50 Observed Habitat Problems Caused by Runoff .....................................................................54 Groundwater Impacts from Stormwater Infiltration ..............................................................56
Stressor Categories and Their Effects .............................................................................................63 Stream Flow Effects and Associated Habitat Modifications .................................................63 Safety Concerns with Stormwater .........................................................................................66 Aesthetics, Litter/Floatables, and Other Debris Associated with Stormwater......................68 Solids (Suspended, Bedded, and Dissolved) .........................................................................71 Dissolved Oxygen ..................................................................................................................73 Temperature ............................................................................................................................75 Nutrients .................................................................................................................................76 Toxicants.................................................................................................................................76 Pathogens ................................................................................................................................78
Receiving Water Effect Summary ...................................................................................................90 References ........................................................................................................................................92
