Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In

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Green techniques are being used in urban areas to reduce the effects of stormwater runoff on the quality of downstream receiving waters. The goal is to mimic the natural way water moved before development, using design techniques to infiltrate, evaporate, and reuse runoff close to its source.

For more information about ways to reduce runoff: http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/lid/video.html
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[oscargurses]

video not working, nice job guys

[USEPAgov]

Thanks for letting us know.

It's playing normally at the moment for me (from home). Can you tell us what you're seeing?

Jeffrey Levy

Director of Web Communications

US EPA

[oscargurses]

fine now, perhaps it was on my end. i apologize for the smart-ass remark and sincerely appreciate your reponse. this time i mean it, NICE JOB GUYS!

[USEPAgov]

I'm glad to hear it's working, and thanks for the kinds words. :)

Jeffrey Levy

Director of Web Communications

US EPA

[dragonamt]

@thumper444 No. You wan't water to be filtered through wetland plants (ideally) because they will break down most pollutants over time. Non-permeable surfaces also redirect water away from agriculture and green areas exacerbating drought. Additionally, large non-permeable surfaces like parking lots support virtually no wildlife where a well designed rain garden can support literally hundreds and hundreds of species in the same area.

[thumper444]

i think in some places you need runoff to help dilute the pollution

[mozdedo]

Fantastic video!