Impervious Surface Removal — Clean Water Starts Here

Impervious surface removal entails replacing hard surfaces that do allow water to penetrate with vegetation that allows rainwater to soak into the ground natural. Common impervious surfaces replaced with vegetation include unused parking pads, driveways, patio, sheds, and other structures with roofs.

Stormwater has better chances to infiltrate into the ground naturally when there is more vegetation and less impervious surface. Impervious surface removal helps homeowners reduce unnecessary impervious area and convert to more green space. (Source:… — Stormwater has better chances to infiltrate into the ground naturally when there is more vegetation and less impervious surface. Impervious surface removal helps homeowners reduce unnecessary impervious area and convert to more green space. (Source: City of Griffin, GA, Municipal Government)

Removing impervious surface area provides homeowners with several advantages:

Creates an aesthetically pleasing space
Provides habitat for native pollinators and wildlife
Can reduce flooding on your property or the surrounding area

Vegetation planted in place of impervious surface will require regular maintenance to ensure water infiltrates safely and looks beautiful. If a downspout is discharging into the vegetated space, ensure it is clear of debris and angled to encourage water to flow out into the yard. Placing stones like river rock or gravel can help disperse and slow down rainwater as it flows out of the downspout into the garden.

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