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Drainage Design Manual for Maricopa County
Hydrology: Acknowledgements, Comments & Revisions
Acknowledgements
The information, procedures, and recommendations that are presented in this manual are mainly
the result of previously published efforts of many diligent and talented engineers and scientists.
The authors of this manual have made every effort to cite the original authors and researchers
whose contributions to this manual, and to the science of hydrology, are greatly appreciated.
The authors of this manual are indebted to the many individuals and organizations, including the
staff at the Flood Control District, that have supported this effort through recommendations, technical
guidance, encouragement, and review of draft sections of this manual.
The first three editions (1990, 1992 & 1995) of this manual were authored by:
George V. Sabol, PhD, P.E., Consulting Engineer
J.M. Rumann, Hydrologist
Davar Khalili, PhD, Hydrologist
Stephen D. Waters, Hydrologist
Ted Lehman, Hydrologist
Engineering Division
Flood Control District
of Maricopa County
The fourth edition of the manual was updated in a collaborative effort between the Flood Control
District and the City of Phoenix. Stantec Consulting Inc. facilitated the updating of the manual.
The Flood Control District provided recommendations and review comments. The major contributors
to the fourth edition are:
R. Michael Gerlach, P.E., Consulting Engineer
Amir M. Motamedi, P.E., Hydrologist
Thomas R. Loomis, P.E., RLS, CFM, Hydrologist
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