Implement Storm Water Management in Your Home or Business

Rainfall on our landscapes ought to be beneficial, in theory unless we start using storm water design service. Water is essential to all life for survival. Heavy rains and excessive snowfall would be absorbed by a substantial, nutrient-rich layer of topsoil in a healthy environment. It would act as a sponge, topsoil that would absorb water and makes it available to plant. In order to complete the hydrologic cycle, the extra moisture would be transported by rivers and streams to lakes.

The normal flow and even distribution of water are interfered with by roofs, garages, and other impermeable surfaces. Rainwater is absorbed by grass and other natural ground surfaces. But when they aren’t present, it concentrates into channels and takes up pollutants that, if left unchecked, will flow directly into rivers or the ocean, posing several risks to the community.

Why is residential storm water management needed?

If storm water solution is not routed properly, the following outcomes are likely to be experienced:

• Sediment, trash, and chemical build-up and disposal into rivers, lakes, and the ocean have an impact on the marine ecosystem and the quality of the water;
• Debris and trash clogging drainage systems have an impact on flooding;
• An increase in rainfall may have an impact on the erosion of banks and hillsides.
• Water pollution, which might force lakes and beaches to close

Thus, collective action is required especially a storm water infrastructure design in order to continue enjoying the lakes, rivers, and oceans. Through the storm water design services the plants and animals can inhabit these waters because the aforementioned issues and generate hassles for the entire community.

Types of residential storm water management

Residential storm water control can be done in a number of ways. Select the approach that best fits your property because some of the storm water solutions may require a lot of room in your yard.

A drain channel – To have the storm water construction, the easiest technique is to utilize big containers, such cisterns or drums, to collect rainwater. You can use the water you have collected later to clean your home and car, as well as to hydrate your plants. Using less water is another fantastic method to protect the earth.

Green roof, swales, and a rain garden – If your yard is large enough, you may direct the rainwater into a rain garden or swales through storm water solution engineering techniques. In order to reduce runoff, the plants will absorb and store water underground.

EF Douglas & Associates was formed as a small consulting team in March 2010, by its founder Errol Douglas who saw the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the consulting engineering practices in St. Kitts and Nevis. Having worked on projects of v