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The Dangers of Improper City Stormwater Drainage
Climate change and the severe storms that accompany it have many cities making alterations to how they manage drainage concerns. Cities that don’t take action to better handle stormwater runoff, or extra water that flows over the ground during heavy rains, could face serious flooding, erosion, and even urban habitat degradation – all of which…
How Property Managers & HOAs Should Deal with Stormwater
Stormwater management is likely one of the more specialized areas of responsibility you face if you manage an HOA (homeowners association) or other property here in the MD, VA, and DC area, and there’s a lot that goes into it. Extreme weather is becoming more common, and even a typical rainstorm can pose a risk…
The 5 Methods for Managing Stormwater Runoff Volume
Stormwater runoff, or extra water that flows over the ground, occurs when heavy rain collects on top of impervious surfaces (such as rooftops, driveways, and parking lots) that don’t allow the water to seep into the ground or follow a natural path to larger waterways. This inevitably causes problems like flooding, erosion, and habitat degradation.…
What is an Impervious Surface?
Roads. Parking lots. Sports fields. Patios. Rooftops. Sidewalks. These surfaces are all around us and are generally considered useful constructs in everyday life. But they also pose serious environmental hazards. Known as impervious surfaces, these areas may slow or prevent water from soaking into the ground. As a result, more water is forced to run…
Why Stormwater Preventative Maintenance Is Important
Stormwater management is a critical component of area maintenance for any large building or commercial structure, but many managers and owners overlook it right up until uncontrolled stormwater creates serious problems. Minimize water pollution A key role of stormwater management is the minimization of water pollution from contaminated runoff, flooding, etc. If you don’t control…
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Climate change and the severe storms that accompany it have many cities making alterations to how they manage drainage concerns. Cities that don’t take action...