Design of Urban Drainage and Stormwater Management Facilities Workshop
Online
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Jun 17 - 18, 2025
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Course Code: 16-0609-ONL25
- Overview
- Syllabus
- Instructor
Overview
This course is held online over 2 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone):
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)
To ensure smooth participation in the course, please download and install the following tools and resources before attending:
•US-EPA SWMM Model:
•Environment Canada Databases: Access Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves and Google App via this link.
•HYDAT Stream Gauging Database: Retrieve historical streamflow and gauging data through the Environment Canada HYDAT system here.
•Federal Highway Administration Hydraulic Toolbox: The Federal Highway Administration’s Hydraulic Toolbox for various water resources and hydraulic engineering tasks can be downloaded at this link.
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Design urban drainage systems with increased confidence, utilizing advanced strategies for sustainable infrastructure.
- Analyze and apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles to solve drainage and runoff challenges in urban environments.
- Integrate environmental and planning considerations to develop more resilient, eco-friendly stormwater management solutions.
- Implement flood protection and pollution reduction techniques, optimizing cost-effectiveness and community impact.
- Review and critique drainage design reports and software outputs, ensuring precision and compliance with design standards.
Description
Designing effective urban drainage and stormwater management systems requires a comprehensive understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and design methodologies. Participants will begin by refreshing their knowledge of basic hydrological concepts, which form the foundation of drainage and stormwater design. The course then delves into the intricacies of stormwater management, focusing on essential criteria like runoff calculations, rainfall analyses, and the design of open channel flows. By exploring alternative green infrastructure designs, participants will learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into their projects.
The course provides a detailed examination of various stormwater management techniques, guiding participants through designing and selecting appropriate facilities, understanding hydrological methods, and leveraging advanced drainage software. Special emphasis is placed on real-world applications, including case studies highlighting different stormwater strategies' pros and cons. Participants will be equipped to tackle common design challenges, from runoff control to erosion mitigation and stormwater treatment.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-world examples and software tools in the final sessions, reinforcing their learning with practical applications. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to confidently design and review stormwater systems, produce and evaluate design reports, and apply innovative practices to protect against flooding.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in designing, planning, and managing urban drainage and stormwater systems.
Municipal engineers, environmental consultants, urban planners, and technical personnel responsible for water resources will significantly benefit from the in-depth exploration of hydrologic and hydraulic principles. Developers, regulatory officials, and project managers overseeing sustainable urban development projects are encouraged to attend, as the course offers valuable insights into stormwater best practices.
Additionally, professionals in related fields—such as landscape architects, environmental scientists, and sustainability coordinators—will find the topics on green infrastructure and alternative stormwater practices highly applicable to their work. This course is also suitable for those seeking to stay current with the latest advancements in drainage technology and design tools, including the use of specialized software.
Special Features & Requirements
Please download and install the following information:
To ensure smooth participation in the course, please download and install the following tools and resources before attending:
- US-EPA SWMM Model:
- Environment Canada Databases: Access Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves and Google App via this link.
- HYDAT Stream Gauging Database: Retrieve historical streamflow and gauging data through the Environment Canada HYDAT system here.
- Federal Highway Administration Hydraulic Toolbox: The Federal Highway Administration’s Hydraulic Toolbox for various water resources and hydraulic engineering tasks can be downloaded at this link.
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
Please note: You can check other time zones here.
Syllabus
Day I
Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes & the Assessment Method
Quick Review of Basic Hydrology
Drainage & Stormwater Design Criteria
- Impacts of Urbanization
- Rate control for flood management
- Volume Control
- Water balance, recharge & base flow criteria
- Water quality control
- Erosion control
- Other Criteria & Considerations
Rainfall Analyses
- Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) data
- Storm distribution in time
- Historical storms
- Storm frequencies
- Design storms
- Flood frequencies
Time of Concentration – Review of Design Equations & Selection
- Bransby Williams Equation
- Kirpich Equation
- Airport Formula
Hydrology - Methods of Computing Runoff & Design Flows
- Rational Method
- Hydrograph Method
- Computer models, data, and inputs
- Runoff coefficients
- Estimating discharge using recorded stream flow
- Impacts of Climate Change on Rainfall
Quick Review of Open Channel Flow
Basic Hydraulics
- Basic laws of hydraulics
- Types of flows
- Manning’s Equation
- Roughness coefficients
- Backwater Effects
- Stream Erosion & Threshold velocities
- Effect of Urbanization on stream hydraulics
Hydraulic Design of Open Channel Flow
- Manning’s Equation
- Stable Channels
- Composite Channels
- Triangular Channels & Gutters
- Closed conduits
Alternative Stormwater Best Management Practices
- Lot controls
- Conveyance controls
- End of Pipe controls
- Miscellaneous controls
Day II
Stormwater System Design Basics
- Major-minor system design
- Stormwater collection and inlets
- Conveyance systems
- Storage systems
- Green Infrastructure / LID / BMP Designs
- Stormwater Treatment Systems
- Basic Steps in Drainage Analysis & Design
Review of Drainage Design Computer Software
- Simple models compared to complex models
- User expectations and required knowledge
- Introduction to SWMM Modeling
Workshop Examples and Case Studies
- Open Channels
- Storm Sewer System Design
- Detention Storage Design
- Green Infrastructure / BMP Design
Questions & Answers & Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes
Concluding Remarks & Final Adjournment
Instructor

Nav is a Senior Water Resources Engineer with 20 years of experience.
He has extensive experience in stormwater management and drainage planning and design throughout Canada, ranging from servicing /planning studies to detailed design of complex systems. His stormwater infrastructure design experience includes storm sewer systems, culverts, above and below-ground detention and water quality facilities, diversion structures, control and outfall structures, infiltration systems, rip-rap protection works, and instream rehabilitation works. He’s also experienced in base-flow augmentation, source control/rainwater management and other LID systems-relatively new techniques that support sustainable design.
His stormwater engineering knowledge, municipal development, and highway experience make him an excellent resource for a range of clients. He has also provided expert opinions and reports on legal proceedings related to drainage throughout BC.

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Fee & Credits
$1295 + taxes
- 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- 14 Continuing Professional Development Hours (PDHs/CPDs)
- ECAA Annual Professional Development Points
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