Stormwater Mitigation Part III: What To Do About It.

Now that we are in the final part of our series on Stormwater Mitigation, let’s do a quick recap of what we’ve discussed so far…

In Part I we defined stormwater runoff and examined the science behind the problem:

In Part II, we reviewed a few real-life examples of the effects stormwater runoff on our environment:

And now, for Part III, we are going to talk about what can be done about this damaging environmental issue:

Obviously we can’t control when or where the rain falls. BUT, we can control what happens to the rain when and where it falls.

By installing a stormwater management (SWM) system at your home, place of business, or both, you can use the water that lands on your property for good, instead of allowing it to contribute to the pollution of local water bodies, the detriment of ecosystems or the flooding of our communities.

SWM systems can provide storage for water to be reused on the property and they can also be used to infiltrate water back into the ground.

If you are using your SWM system to store water for use on your property, there are a variety of ways to do so. For starters, it is quite popular for rain water to be used to irrigate gardens and landscaping. Free of chlorine and added chemicals, rain water is the best option when it comes to watering natural environments. With proper filtration, rain water can also be used indoors, for things such as toilet-flushing, dish/laundry washing and even drinking water.

Stormwater management systems are also designed to allow water to infiltrate back into the ground. This is a crucial process, as it allows water to go back to where it came from, and complete the natural hydrologic cycle (see graphic here).

Our groundwater supply is dwindling, and it can only be replenished in this manner. We rely on groundwater for drinking water and agriculture. It is an important component of many industrial processes. Groundwater is also a source of recharge for our lakes and rivers. We simply cannot afford to lose it! Thus, SWM systems play a vital role in keeping our groundwater supply alive. 

If you are interested in learning more about the types of SWM systems or how they can be incorporated into your home or business, please contact us today. We are happy to get you started! Together, we can make a difference today for a better tomorrow.

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