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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_runoff The Wikipedia Page on Rainwater Runoff]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_runoff The Wikipedia Page on Rainwater Runoff]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_management_practice_for_water_pollution The Wikipedia Page on "Best Managment Practices for Water Pollution" which are USA + Canada Guidelines]

Revision as of 21:41, 8 February 2020

Basics

  • This is one of the big issues with large land developments that must be managed
  • You are essentially going from dirt/plants to Buildings and a parking lot
  • Thus all of the rainwater that lands on that surface area must be re-routed in a controlled manner to reduce Soil Erosion, prevent flooding, and prevent Water Pollution

See Also

Useful Links