Stormwater Treatment 101

Register for upcoming free webinars and online training: https://awschool.com.au Slides & Q&A: https://awschool.com.au/training/stor... **Chapters** 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 05:09 What Is Stormwater and Why Treat It 07:13 Urbanisation Impacts and Pollution Build-Up 08:28 First Flush and Stormwater Variability 16:02 Emerging Contaminants (Microplastics, Tyre Wear, PFAS) 18:23 Stormwater Targets and Planning Requirements 19:30 Treatment Options Overview (GPTs, Swales, Basins, Wetlands, Biofilters, Proprietary Assets) 28:38 Key Challenges (Integration, Hydraulics, Maintenance, Performance Claims) 34:49 Designing for Resilience and Long-Term Maintenance 35:23 Summary and Next Steps (Stormwater Treatment Essentials Course) **Description** Webinar number 220 Stormwater Treatment 101 Turning the tide on the various nasties in stormwater. Urban stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to the health of our rivers, creeks, and oceans. Every rainfall event washes a cocktail of pollutants, from litter and sediment to nutrients, heavy metals, and microplastics, into our waterways. But what does this pollution actually look like, and how can we stop it? In this free webinar, Ocean Protect’s Brad Dalrymple will unpack the impacts of traditional stormwater management and explore practical, science-based solutions to reduce pollution at the source. Attendees will gain insights into the key challenges of “turning the tide” on stormwater pollution and learn how smarter design, treatment systems, and community awareness can make a real difference. Whether you’re an engineer, planner, regulator, or simply passionate about protecting our environment, this session will provide a clear and accessible introduction to stormwater treatment and why it matters for the future health of our waterways. #oceanprotection #stormwatermanagement #waterquality