Rainwater Runoff

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

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Rainwater Runoff
• The Wikipedia Page on "Best Managment Practices for Water Pollution" which are USA + Canada Guidelines