EPA Launches Plan to Improve Water Quality
by Earth 911 on January 17th, 2008
The EPA today released a plan to reduce runoff and sewer overflows with green infrastructure including green roofs, trees and tree boxes, rain gardens, and porous pavements.
This infrastructure helps limit the amount of water and pollutants that are deposited into storm drains and, ultimately, fresh water sources. In addition to water conservation, green infrastructure can improve air quality and save energy.
The plan explains how states, municipalities, permitting authorities, and non-governmental organizations can use green infrastructure practices to meet water quality goals while sustaining their water infrastructure.




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