SWMM

Storm Water Management Model

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is a watershed model that captures processes such as rainfall-runoff dynamics, flow interactions with piped systems and associated water quality implications.

Developer
EPA
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to www.epa.gov
Spatial Resolution
The spatial resolution is user defined at the sub-catchment scale.
Temporal Resolution
Time series parameters used in the model determine the temporal resolution. Kinematic wave routing model is typically run with 1-5 minute steps. Dynamic routing uses approximately 30 second steps.
Outputs
Outputs specifics include flow and water quality characteristics.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
watershed
Inclusion of Climate Change
The base version of SWMM has a climate adjustment feature that allows the user to define single or multiple factors by which parameters can be adjusted to account for climate change. The SWMM-CAT add-on incorporates climate change factors directly.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
batch mode likely
Coding Language
C/C++, GUI
Operating System
windows
Mathematical Approach
deterministic, simulation
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at s3.amazonaws.com