Southern California Concrete Producers

Santa Monica Has Developed an Urban Watershed Management Program

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:51:08 +0000

As part of their Urban Watershed Management Program, Santa Monica has constructed a Low Impact Development (LID) project on Bicknell Avenue. Completed in 2009, Bicknell Avenue incorporated many watershed innovations – permeable concrete was used for the parking lanes on the street. This special mix allows water to pass through the six-inch concrete layer and infiltrate into the soil below.

For a copy of the complete LID project information, click here.

Stormwater Management with Pervious Concrete Pavement

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:05:56 +0000

Pervious concrete pavement is a permeable pavement, often with an underlying stone reservoir, that captures rainfall and stores runoff before it infiltrates into the subsoil. This pervious surface replaces traditional pavement, allowing stormwater to infiltrate directly, permitting a naturally occurring form of water treatment.

For a copy of the American Concrete Pavement Association’s technical publication on pervious concrete, click here.