Enhancing Urban Water Quality with Green Infrastructure – A Study in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

• Autorzy: Abanto-Bazán Roger Abraham , Dávila-Pórcel René Alberto , Dimas-Rivera Gloria Lourdes , Suárez-Vázquez Santiago Iván

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/171866

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Green roofs and living walls are effective tools for addressing water management challenges in urban environments. These green infrastructure elements can mitigate rainwater runoff, reduce water contamination, and support more sustainable flow regulation. They also contribute to temperature regulation and provide habitat support for urban wildlife. Careful plant selection can maximize the positive impact of green infrastructure, reducing pollution levels and improving water quality in densely populated urban areas with extreme weather conditions. The research presented in this article raises awareness about potential challenges and risks associated with green infrastructure, such as pollutant release. Understanding the factors that influence water quality enables improved management practices and sustainable urban planning. The article also identifies various plant species with remarkable contaminant retention capabilities, particularly several metals such as calcium and sodium. These findings propose the design of effective green infrastructure solutions. This study confirms that green infrastructure effectively filters pollutants from precipitation water, making it suitable for injection into underground water wells. Overall, the research provides valuable scientific insights for urban water management, fostering eco-friendly and resilient cities in semi-arid climates.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

green infrastructure; urban water management; contaminant retention; rainwater runoff; sustainable urban development

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 24, iss. 8
• Strony: 216--224
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 31 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Abanto-Bazán Roger Abraham

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66455, México

• https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7668-0181

autor

Dávila-Pórcel René Alberto

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66455, México
• Universidad Mayor, Real y Pontificia de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3795-7028

autor

Dimas-Rivera Gloria Lourdes

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66455, México

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9565-7520

autor

Suárez-Vázquez Santiago Iván

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66455, México

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6346-8036

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