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Problems Facing Urban Water
Permeable pavement is the most practical and economical solution to eliminate pollutants from water ways and reduce urban water wastage. The EPA requires developers of projects greater than 1 acre in size to apply for permits for stormwater management. Almost 98% of all development now proceeds under EPA permits, which must conform to recognized Best Management Practices. (BMP) BMP’s approved by the EPA include permeable paving.
A high percentage of pollution gathered by stormwater collection systems are generated by automobiles – heavy metals from tires, hydrocarbons from oil spillage and carbon monoxide particles from exhaust. With the reliance on motor vehicles comes the demand for larger paved areas, which create:
- An increase in stormwater runoff.
- An increase in pollution in outfall waterways.
- Less water returned to subterranean aquifers.
- An increase in ground water salinity.
In order to maintain an urban way of life, the quantity of stormwater outflow must be reduced and the management of pollutants and contaminant’s through the stormwater system must be accomplished. Permeable paving plays a major role in our environment. Its benefits not only embrace stormwater management and pollution control, but include economical advantages by minimizing the costs of surface draining works, reducing the demands on stormwater sewage and optimizing land use.
