Pollutant Removal

Permeable Paver has been proven to clean stormwater of pollutants. The EPA and other organizations recognize Permeable Paver as a pre-treatment option for stormwater.

Pollutant Removed

Percentage

Total Suspended Solids*
95%
Total Phosphorous*
65%
Total Nitrogen*
82%
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)*
NA
Heavy Metals*
96-99%
Hydrocarbons**
View our Hydrocarbon White Paper (pdf)
Up to 100%
Data will vary depending on design characteristics and underlying soils
*2000, R Winer, Center For Watershed Protection, (5 data points)
**“In-Situ Bioremediation of Contaminated Subsurface Media”, published by Water Environment Federation, 1993.

 

 
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