It’s important for your company
to master storm
water management so that your building does not become vulnerable to damage
over the years. With the right preparation, this process doesn’t have to be as
complex as it seems.
Set Up Rain Barrels
A quick and relatively
inexpensive way you can manage storm water is to add rain barrels around your
property. Also called cisterns, these barrels capture rain runoff from your
building’s roof via a gutter system.
These barrels are equipped with
valves allowing you to gradually drain the water away from your property. The
water that enters these barrels is not allowed to enter local rivers or streams
and cause pollution. For optimum results, choose a barrel that is large and
make sure you set one up below each gutter downspout attached to your building.
Utilize Rain Gardens
You can better manage storm water
and add a striking aesthetic to your property at the same time by implementing
rain gardens. These functional landscapes let water from rooftops slowly soak
into the soil. Water is then filtered through the garden and made completely
safe for the environment. These gardens also disperse the water, keeping it
from collecting in one particular area of your commercial property.
There are many other features you
can add to your commercial property to improve your storm water management.
Consult with a civil engineering firm if you are struggling to come up with
effective solutions for your property.
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