CU-Soilâ„¢ + porous asphalt = less runoff and cleaner water
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A new 15-page booklet by CALS researchers, Using Porous Asphalt and CU-Structural Soil®, details how combining these two technologies:
- Reduces runoff from parking lots and other hard surfaces.
- Increases groundwater recharge.
- Improves water quality in lakes, rivers and streams.
- Helps trees thrive in otherwise tough environments.
Developed 30 years ago, porous asphalt resembles regular asphalt except that the mix contains no fine particles. Water seeps through tiny holes in the asphalt into a bed of crushed gravel below. From there it slowly filters into groundwater.
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