Every day, we depend on the health, environmental, social, and economic benefits that clean and safe water provides. So that we can continue to enjoy these benefits, we must create a sustainable water infrastructure.
This green demonstration site will allow EPA to provide a scientifically defensible estimate to municipalities on the performance of the three permeable surfaces: porous concrete, porous asphalt, and interlocking concrete pavers. The lot, which was open for use on October 28, 2009, not only functions as a research site, it also serves as a highly used parking lot for Edison Environmental Center staff and visitors. In addition, the lot will serve as a demonstration site for other federal facilities and will be used as a public outreach tool displaying green stormwater management.