Erosion Control
Minimize Downstream Hydrology With PICP Systems
Improperly managed stormwater can result in downstream hydrologic impacts such as erosion along existing drainage courses, flooding of adjacent low lying areas, and sedimentation/contamination of receiving waters (including ecological areas such as wetlands and estuaries, recreational areas such as lakes and rivers, and/or surface water supplies of drinking water). Permeable pavers and PICP systems can be used to reduce downstream erosion and prevent or minimize downstream hydrology impacts. Studies have shown that “the slower and more controlled outflow (from PICP) closely mimics natural interflow and reduces the risk of flooding and erosion in downstream receiving waters”.
