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Why Should You Consider a Stormwater Friendly Driveway?

creator Burlington Public Works (USA)
topic topic unknown
landscape landscape unknown
solution permeable pavement
regional relevance Global
type guidelines

Storm- water friendly driveways allow water to soak away into the ground below, where it is filtered by the soil and can recharge groundwater, keep pollutants out of Lakes, and reduce flooding risks. This guidebook identifies the benefits of stormwater friendly driveways and exploring the different available options: porous concrete and asphalt, solid pavers and turf pavers, plastic grid systems, ribbon driveways. 

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