Storms are essential for healthy environments, but in urban landscapes, they can also be detrimental. Without proper precautions, stormwater will flow off streets and rooftops, picking up oils, fertilizers, and sediment and overwhelming drainage systems. This can lead to devastating consequences, such as destroyed ecosystems and contaminated usable water sources. To prevent this, experts recommend using stormwater solutions that mimic natural landscapes to capture, absorb, reduce runoff, and filter pollutants. Read on to learn how these innovative solutions, when installed by Evergreen Infrastructure’s skilled technicians, safeguard waterways, reduce infrastructure strain, and contribute to sustainable communities. 

When it comes to high-quality stormwater engineering solutions, look no further than the experts at Evergreen Infrastructure. As a one-stop shop for all of your stormwater needs, we offer intuitive designs and comprehensive services that will help you maintain a sustainable environment without breaking the bank. We handle every step, from initial site assessment to long-term maintenance and management, so that your property meets all regulations and you can breathe easy. Trust our more than 20 years of specialized experience to deliver quality stormwater solutions you can rely on for decades. 

Stormwater Solutions: The Basics

Stormwater solutions encompass a variety of structural and non-structural design elements that manage rainwater on site, filtering out sediments and removing pollutants before they enter local waterways. Common solutions include: 

  • Detention and Retention Ponds: These excavated basins hold excess runoff. Dry detention ponds temporarily store stormwater, allowing sediment and pollutants to filter out of the water gradually as it drains. Wet retention ponds permanently store water, allowing solids to settle to the bottom and be absorbed by specialized plants. 
  • Permeable Pavements: These specially designed driveways, parking lots, and walkways allow water to infiltrate through gaps into the soil below, instead of running off into important waterways. 
  • Stormwater Treatment Devices: These prefabricated or proprietary units capture and clean runoff before it enters a drainage system. 

Contact Evergreen Infrastructure today to learn how these stormwater solutions can be implemented to enhance your community’s sustainability. 

How Stormwater Solutions Foster Sustainable Communities

By addressing runoff at its source, stormwater solutions deliver wide-ranging community benefits, including: 

  • Improved Water Quality: By trapping sediments and pollutants before they reach waterways, your drinking, bathing, and fishing waters are protected and don’t require dangerous chemicals to clean. 
  • Flood Risk Reduction: These methods are effective at reducing peak flow rates during storms due to their ability to detain excess rainwater. This prevents pooling and flooding in urban areas that struggle with draining water during storms. 
  • Groundwater Recharge: Many stormwater systems allow water to soak into the ground, keeping waterways clean and refreshing groundwater sources used for drinking and bathing. 
  • Improved Quality of Life: Sustainable stormwater projects often lead to the creation of parks, trails, and gardens that beautify neighborhoods and encourage outdoor recreation. For example, planting trees and rain gardens can cool urban heat islands while providing habitats for birds and pollinators. 

Economic Benefits

Stormwater solutions can provide measurable economic benefits to your community, providing more than just sustainability: 

  • Cost Savings: Instead of expanding traditional infrastructure, like storm sewers, communities can achieve the same peak-flow reduction at a lower cost. 
  • Improved Real Estate Values: Communities equipped with attractive bioretention and permeable pavement systems often see increased real estate values and reduced insurance premiums due to lower flood risk. 

Explore how Evergreen Infrastructure can save your community money and reap economic gains through innovative stormwater solutions. Visit our website or call us at (615) 633-1353 to schedule a consultation. 

Implementing Stormwater Solutions

Implementing stormwater solutions involves planning, engineering, maintenance, and coordination with local governments. Evergreen Infrastructure’s design team works closely with landscape architects and civil engineers to integrate green infrastructure seamlessly into urban parks, streetscapes, and commercial developments. We handle every step, including site assessment, system design, construction oversight, and long-term maintenance. Our design team will ensure that each project meets local and state requirements and submit any required paperwork so that our clients can relax and enjoy the transformation. Implementing effective stormwater solutions is easy. Take the first step towards sustainability by partnering with the experts at Evergreen Infrastructure.

Create Sustainable Communities by Partnering with Evergreen Infrastructure

Stormwater solutions are essential for building sustainable, resilient communities. Partner with the local experts at Evergreen Infrastructure and allow us to handle every step and streamline implementation. Our expert team is dedicated to helping create sustainable drainage systems that improve daily life and prevent flooding while meeting local needs and regulations. Whether it’s a commercial development, residential project, or a public space, Evergreen Infrastructure stands ready to deliver top-tier stormwater engineering services that protect neighborhoods, environments, and wallets. 

Ready to build a sustainable future for you and your neighbors? Contact Evergreen Infrastructure to learn how our expert team can help your community implement effective stormwater solutions. Visit our website or call us at (615) 633-1353 to schedule a consultation.