Where the rain goes

Urban stormwater

A rainy block is one water system: roofs and pavement shed runoff, drains carry it, and the flow ends in a receiving waterway. Swipe to follow it. 🌧️.

Urban stormwater

Rain hits roof and pavement, then gathers in gutters and a street inlet. Hard surfaces limit infiltration, so conveyance matters. 💧.

Urban stormwater

Planted soil can receive runoff, slow peak flows and filter pollutants. A buried tank or cistern stores excess for slower movement. 🌿.

Urban stormwater

The takeaway: street, garden and pipe are one shared drainage system. This composite simplifies routing, dimensions and performance, which vary by site. 🌊.

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