Evaluation of Methods to Protect Water Quality in Karst Areas: Phase I;Final rept

摘要

This report is the first of a three-phase study to identify appropriate best management practices for future implementation along highways in Kentucky that are located in karst terrain. The goals of the study are to develop a generalized approach for evaluating highway runoff impacts on water quality, provide models to analyze highway sites for potential groundwater impact, and identify treatment requirements based on the effectiveness of proposed best management practices. The report includes a literature review of past and current research findings on the causes and impacts of highway runoff in karst aquifers. This document also provides background information on a highway site in Kentucky chosen to implement and evaluate a variety of best management practices.