When heavy rain falls on an undeveloped natural landscape, the soil, trees, and deep-rooted vegetation absorb a vast percentage of the water, slowing its journey into local waterways. However, in heavily developed urban and suburban environments, the landscape is dominated by impervious surfaces: asphalt roads, concrete driveways, and, significantly, residential rooftops. When rainwater hits these […]
Managing Residential Runoff to Protect City Infrastructure
