Category Archives: Safety and Regulations

Evaluating Hydrological Assumptions in Nigeria’s Drainage Design Codes

Evaluating Hydrological Assumptions in Nigeria’s Drainage Design Codes: A Call for Modernisation in Urban Flood Resilience By John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE) Introduction: The Hidden Flaws Beneath Nigeria’s Flooding Crisis Every rainy season, Nigeria grapples with devastating urban flooding—homes are submerged, roads turn into rivers, and critical infrastructure is compromised. While […]

Ensuring Stormwater Drainage System Efficiency: Quality Control Measures in Nigerian Construction Projects by John Cee Onwualu (FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, P.E., R.ENG, MASCE)

Ensuring Stormwater Drainage System Efficiency: Quality Control Measures in Nigerian Construction Projects In Nigeria, the increasing frequency of flooding and urban waterlogging underscores the critical need for effective stormwater drainage systems. These systems are essential for managing rainwater runoff, protecting infrastructure, and safeguarding public health. This article delves into the importance of quality control (QC) […]

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What is a Stormwater Stormwater, which can also be spelled as storm water, is a body of water that formed as a result of rainfall, snow or ice melt. Stormwater can infiltrate the soil, be stored on the land surface in ponds and puddles, evaporate, or resolved to runoff. Most runoff is conveyed directly to […]