APES Unit 5.13 - Methods to Reduce Urban Runoff

Ways to Mitigate Urban Runoff

permeable pavement, planting trees

“smart growth” and sustainable design: increasing public transportation, building up and not out (apartments over stores)

Problems with major runoff

water pollution and the inability to recharge groundwater —> runs into waterways and not percolating in the ground

How does building up increase water infiltration

having multiple homes built in less space decreases paved areas

how do trees increase water infiltration

increase permeability of soil and absorb more water instead of allowing it to flow unfiltered through the street