Stormwater Management

2. – A storage area that allows stormwater to percolate into the ground.
6. (IUWM) – A sustainable approach to managing freshwater, wastewater, and stormwater.
7. – Collecting and storing rainwater for future use.
8. – Vegetation that protects water bodies from pollutants.
10. – The process of stormwater soaking into the ground.
12. – Overflow of water onto dry land, often causing damage.
13. – Polluted water from cities that enters natural waterways.
14. – Excess water that flows over land instead of being absorbed.
15. – A vegetated rooftop that absorbs rainwater and reduces heat.
16. – A surface, like concrete, that prevents water infiltration.
17. – The accumulation of soil and debris in water bodies.
19. – A pond that permanently holds water to control floods and improve water quality.

1. – A vegetated channel that slows stormwater runoff and allows infiltration.
3. – A surface that allows water to pass through, like gravel.
4. – Regular upkeep of stormwater management systems.
5. – A dry basin that temporarily stores stormwater runoff.
9. – Artificial wetlands designed to treat stormwater and manage floods.
11. – A system that collects and channels stormwater away from urban areas.
18. – Rainwater that does not infiltrate into the ground and flows over surfaces.
20. – The wearing away of soil due to water or wind.