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The Costs of Stormwater Protection

In: Regional Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters and Metropolitan Policies

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  • Peter Gordon

    (University of Southern California)

  • John Kuprenas

    (University of Southern California)

  • J.-J. Lee

    (University of Southern California)

  • James E. Moore

    (University of Southern California)

  • Harry W. Richardson

    (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Mexico)

  • Christopher Williamson

    (Principal Planner)

Abstract

This study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of the potential costs required to meet new and emerging stormwater regulations in the Los Angeles area. It confirms that advanced treatment of storm flows will likely be required to meet current and anticipated federal and state water quality standards. Such treatment will be extremely costly and will generate significantly negative economic consequences for our region. The principal case study, which contemplates 65 treatment plants to accommodate regional stormwater requirements, shows that:

Suggested Citation

  • Peter Gordon & John Kuprenas & J.-J. Lee & James E. Moore & Harry W. Richardson & Christopher Williamson, 2015. "The Costs of Stormwater Protection," Advances in Spatial Science, in: Harry W. Richardson & Qisheng Pan & JiYoung Park & James E. Moore II (ed.), Regional Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters and Metropolitan Policies, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 147-157, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:adspcp:978-3-319-14322-4_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-14322-4_9
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