Stormwater management services are essential for protecting the environment from the effects of runoff from construction sites, industrial sites, roads, and other impervious surfaces. These services help reduce the amount of runoff that reaches nearby rivers, lakes, and oceans, which can otherwise contribute to water pollution and flooding.
Stormwater management services can also help reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants that end up in nearby waterways. This helps protect aquatic ecosystems by reducing the amount of oxygen-depleting nutrients in the water, as well as reducing the amount of harmful pollutants that can harm fish and other wildlife.
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These services involve collecting and treating runoff before it enters nearby waterways. This can involve installing stormwater retention systems such as catch basins, detention ponds, and sand filters, as well as creating green infrastructure such as vegetated swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavements.
These services can also help reduce the amount of runoff that reaches nearby rivers, lakes, and oceans. This helps reduce the amount of nutrient runoff that can cause harmful algal blooms, as well as reduce the amount of sediment that can fill in waterways and create a navigational hazard.
Finally, stormwater management services can help reduce the amount of energy used to treat water. By reducing the amount of runoff that enters water treatment plants, energy and money can be saved by reducing the amount of energy used to treat the water.