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2. Permeable paving - Wikipedia

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   To control pollutants found in surface runoff, permeable paving surfaces capture the stormwater in the soil or aggregate base below the road or pathway, and subsequently treat the runoff via percolation, which allows water to infiltrate, supporting groundwater recharge or contain the stormwater to be released back into municipal stormwater ...

3. Runoff footprint - Wikipedia

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   By completing a runoff footprint, homeowners and business owners can consider how stormwater green solutions can reduce runoff on-site. Stormwater green solutions (also called green infrastructure) use "vegetation, soils, and natural processes to manage water and create healthier urban environments. At the scale of a city or county, green ...

4. Urban runoff - Wikipedia

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   Providing effective urban runoff solutions often requires proper city programs that take into account the needs and differences of the community. Factors such as a city's mean temperature, precipitation levels, geographical location, and airborne pollutant levels can all affect rates of pollution in urban runoff and present unique challenges ...

5. Rain garden - Wikipedia

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   The first rain gardens were created to mimic the natural water retention areas that developed before urbanization occurred. The rain gardens for residential use were developed in 1990 in Prince George's County, Maryland, when Dick Brinker, a developer building a new housing subdivision had the idea to replace the traditional best management practices (BMP) pond with a bioretention area.

6. Cleaner water expected with new EPA run-off protections ... - AOL

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   Specifically, Milford plans to upgrade existing controls to ensure that stormwater is treated effectively and the EPA plans to collaborate by providing education about small-scale, cost-effective ...

7. Timbering blamed for water damage at Pottsville home - AOL

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   Mar. 5—POTTSVILLE — Dana Mansell, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, has seen continuous damage to her property on Hillside Road over the past few years due to increased water runoff. Mansell ...