Pollution
Effect of Land Use Types
on Water Quality
Different land uses have
different impacts in terms of pollutants in rainwater runoff.
Not surprisingly, those uses that tend to pave significant portions
of the site, such as malls or office parks with large surface
parking lots, generate vast amounts of runoff, which carries
heavy loads of contaminants. However, even the ubiquitous grass
covered lawn has surprisingly high runoff. Putting in gardens
and native plantings can reduce runoff at home, while reducing
surface paving can save millions in paving costs and gallons
of runoff throughout our communities.
Effect of Land
Use Types on Water Quality | Imperviousness
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