Stormwater Infiltration

Stormwater infiltration is the most complete approach to stormwater management. Only infiltration can simultaneously solve problems of water quality, flood control, streambank erosion, aquifer recharge, & maintenance of downstream base flows & wetland hydroperiods. Stormwater Infiltration is the first book to explain the principles of natural science on which infiltration is based, how to apply infiltration to any region of the country, & what kinds of results can be expected. It brings into one publication the complete range of necessary information on soils, vegetation, infiltration, hydrology, design criteria, site layout, construction process for surface & subsurface basins, porous paving materials, feasibility, maintenance, & performance. It draws more than half a century's actual experiences from all over the United States to place stormwater management in a context of environmental balance & quality for human life.