"Storm water management"

Storm water management / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Rainwater Collection & Watering

Installing a rainwater catchment system

...water catchment system If it is not for financial reasons, why are you installing a water tank? Here are some reasons: To do your part for water conservation; to be able to water your garden with some independence from water restrictions; to use rainwater for laundry, showers and toilets; for increased water independa...

Rainwater Collection & Watering

Introduction to rainwater harvesting

...storm drains to underground creeks, and polluted water can run straight into nearby waterways and aquifers. If there are ways to divert water-to-water storage areas, you can change street rainwater from being a problem to a resource. The third source of rainwater is the roof. Even in areas with low rainfall there is en...

Lifestyle and environment

Green building is accelerating around the world

...Stormwater treatment pond at Dockside Green in Victoria, B.C. © Ellen Moorhouse for the Toronto Star This increasing focus on sustainability from building owners will be a significant driver of market growth—as other owners look to compete and offer tenants healthy, productive environments. The key driver to going gre...

Permeable laneways and patios

Water-permeable landscaping surfaces

...stormwater management may steer you towards a design and product choice in interlocking paver stones, which will help you retain and manage stormwater that falls within your property. When patios and driveways have stones tightly joined and sealed at the joints, water has no ability to penetrate the ground below. It w...

Waterproofing and drainage

Rainwater management and water-permeable surfaces

...water, contaminated stormwater is directed towards sewers and waterways. There are many results that may come from this - waterways can be contaminated with road pollution and debris; ground water is depleted, and overburdened stormwater systems can lead to the flooding of streets and basements. Flooded residential ne...

Roof coverings

DIY green roof installation video

...storm water, which otherwise would end up in sewers needing to be treated. Storm water some regions is sent directly to waterways, taking with it pesticides as well as pollutants and debris from roads. Even in cities that treat their storm water, systems will occasionally be overloaded by heavy rains to a point where t...