What is Residential Stormwater Management?
Roofs, garage and other impervious surfaces disrupt the natural flow and evenness of distribution of water. Grass and natural ground surfaces absorb rainwater, so in their absence, the water is concentrated into channels and then picks up pollutants that if not addressed, will go straight to rivers or the sea posing several dangers to the community. Residential stormwater management is an attempt to regulate or minimise the gush of rainwater with the use of different methods. Roofs and garage channel most of the rainwater, thus you can prevent it from accumulating and causing problems for the whole community by making a few tweaks in your yard. Why Residential Stormwater Management is So Important? Stormwater if not channelled properly is likely to result to the following: Accumulation of pollutants (sediments, trash, and chemicals) and disposal into rivers, lakes and sea affecting marine ecosystem as well as water quality Clogging of drainage systems by debris and trash cau...