Municipalities are always striving to make their cities and towns more efficient to keep up with maintenance needs and provide better utilities to the public. Roads are the veins that allow our busy daily lives to occur, and for that reason, city roads should all use permeable pavement.
The primary benefit of permeable pavement is that it can prevent urban flooding by allowing water to drain through the surface of the street. This is superior to the traditional method of directing water to a drainage point where only so much can drain at once. Because stormwater moves toward drains, water often pools and floods areas of streets, making them entirely unusable. Permeable pavement prevents this by absorbing the water where it falls. Furthermore, the water that drains through permeable pavement is cleaner and returns directly to the soil. In contrast, water directed toward drains picks up a lot of pollutants and chemicals along the way, making it hazardous to the environment.
Another good reason all city roads should use permeable pavement is that it’s more sustainable. The paving materials are made from recycled substances and are made on-site to prevent excessive pavement construction. Furthermore, permeable pavement typically needs far less maintenance and replacement than typical pavement.
Costs are always major considerations, especially when providing for an entire municipality. Permeable pavement costs more upfront than traditional pavement, but it will be more cost-effective in the long run. As stated previously, permeable pavement lasts longer and needs fewer replacements. It substantially reduces runoff quantities and better avoids erosion from water and other environmental factors. Permeable pavement will also save you a lot of money on stormwater infrastructure, reducing the need for curbs, gutters, and storm sewers that would also demand their own maintenance costs.
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