Murray Pump Station uses a green roof, permeable pavement and multiple rain gardens to filter rain water that falls onto the site.
Permeable Pavement
Permeable paved surfaces allow stormwater to seep into the ground while maintaining a durable surface for vehicles and people. Asphalt, concrete and pavers offer permeable options. A specially engineered layer of soil under the permeable paving cleans the runoff as it soaks in.
Benefits
- Manages runoff and maintains a durable driving surface for cars and people
- Can add visual interest/design detail
- Eliminates puddles
- Three types of permeable pavement can be seen at Equinox Studios in Georgetown. For more information check out https://ecoss.org/projects/equinox/
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