EPA Stormwater Regulations
- Pervious concrete is recognized by the U.S. EPA as a storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) Best Management Practice.
- Reduces demands on municipal stormwater systems.
- Improve water quality by reducing run-off of contaminates into lakes, streams, rivers and ocean environments.
- Microbial action digests hydrocarbons, phosphorous, nitrogen heavy metals and other contaminates as they pass through the concrete and sub-base matrix.
- Recharges ground water/aquifer, increases base flow.
- Allows air & water to reach tree roots, eliminate root heaving.
- Reduces heat island effect vs asphalt.
- Minimal maintenance costs and long life span.
- Lower life-cycle cost, vs. asphalt, saves money long term.
- Reduce or completely eliminate site drainage requirements.
- Ideal for low opportunity (in regards to LID*) sites with space constraints.
- Below grade infiltration inhibits access for mosquitoes.
- Increased skid resistance and road sound dampening.
- Can be designed for almost any size storm event
- Qualify for LEED points.
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