Pervious Concrete Pavement Pervious concrete pavement is a
unique and effective means to address important environmental
issues and support green, sustainable growth. By capturing
stormwater and allowing it to seep into the ground, porous
concrete is instrumental in recharging groundwater, reducing
stormwater runoff, and meeting U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) stormwater regulations. In fact, the use of
pervious concrete is among the Best Management Practices (BMPs)
recommended by the EPA—and by other agencies and geotechnical
engineers across the country—for the management of stormwater
runoff on a regional and local basis. This pavement technology
creates more efficient land use by eliminating the need for
retention ponds, swales, and other stormwater management
devices. In doing so, pervious concrete has the ability to lower
overall project costs on a first-cost basis. In pervious
concrete, carefully controlled amounts of water and cementitious
materials are used to create a paste that forms a t