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Stormwater Detention and Retention System Design

Master critical design, maintenance, and regulatory strategies for stormwater detention and retention systems, ensuring effective and compliant water management.

Created byHalfMoon Education
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(4 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Dec 11, 2025
Stormwater Detention and Retention System Design

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify stormwater management system objectives.
check_circleDistinguish between detention and retention systems.
check_circleDesign detention and retention systems effectively.
check_circleImplement low impact development (LID) strategies.
check_circleEvaluate sustainable stormwater best practices.
check_circleApply practical case studies to design challenges.

About This Course

This course, "Stormwater Detention and Retention System Design," provides a comprehensive understanding of designing effective stormwater management. It delves into the critical differences between detention and retention, highlighting their distinct purposes in water quantity and quality control. Participants will learn about regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits, and explore how these shape design considerations. The program offers invaluable insights into low impact development strategies, emphasizing sustainable practices that mimic natural hydrology and promote on-site water management.

Key topics covered include:

  • Stormwater management system objectives and fundamental design considerations.
  • Detailed exploration of detention and retention basics, including their design, maintenance, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Practical guidance on selecting the most appropriate stormwater control measures for diverse site characteristics and treatment goals.
  • In-depth analysis of "sustainable best practices," featuring cutting-edge approaches like rainwater harvesting, permeable pavement, and bioretention cells.
  • Case studies illustrating successful detention and retention designs, including retrofitting existing systems and leveraging natural site features.

By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to design resilient, cost-effective, and environmentally sound stormwater detention and retention systems, meeting current regulatory demands and contributing to sustainable urban development.

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HalfMoon Education
HalfMoon Education

Online Courses for Engineers

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HalfMoon Education is a nonprofit continuing education provider offering live webinars and on-demand courses for engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, attorneys, paralegals, accountants and others. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of professionals nationwide stay current with industry standards and codes, earn CE hours, and advance their expertise through practical, expert-led learning experiences. Learn more about us at: www.halfmoonseminars.org

Daryl  Norris, P.E., CFM, CPSWQ
Daryl Norris, P.E., CFM, CPSWQ

Civil Engineer, City of Greenville, NC

Mr. Norris is a civil engineer for the City of Greenville, North Carolina, specializing in stormwater engineering, and he is the owner of Norris Environmental Engineering, PLLC. He is a professional engineer, a certified floodplain manager, a certified professional in stormwater quality, and a certified professional in low impact development. Prior to working for the City of Greenville, Mr. Norris worked with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. He was also the environmental specialist and floodplain administrator for the City of Wilson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management and a master’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, both from North Carolina State University.

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