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Line 307: Prefabricated modular infiltration chambers are gainingacceptance because they are easy to integrate with parkinglot functions. These subsurface systems are typically installedover a coarse granular reservoir to provide water storage andallow infiltration into native soils. Infiltration chambers underconventional asphalt systems work well on sites where parkingdemand does not allow space for a stormwater feature.
→Targeting hard surfaces
over 30 years, and permeable interlocking concrete pavers
over 30 years, and permeable interlocking concrete pavers
can have a design life of 20 to 25 years or greater.
can have a design life of 20 to 25 years or greater.
Prefabricated modular infiltration chambers are gaining
acceptance because they are easy to integrate with parking
lot functions. These subsurface systems are typically installed
over a coarse granular reservoir to provide water storage and
allow infiltration into native soils. Infiltration chambers under
conventional asphalt systems work well on sites where parking
demand does not allow space for a stormwater feature.
Using LID techniques to manage stormwater can also
Using LID techniques to manage stormwater can also
eliminate or reduce the need for an on-site storm sewer
eliminate or reduce the need for an on-site storm sewer
negates the need to replace on-site piping, thereby saving
negates the need to replace on-site piping, thereby saving
long-term infrastructure replacement costs.
long-term infrastructure replacement costs.
===Landscaped areas===
===Landscaped areas===