[Free Report] Low-impact development of rainwater cycling in cities (1)

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[Free Report] Low-impact development of rainwater cycling in cities (1)
by Seyoung Kwon \| 15-08-2020 03:42 0
An economic development that accompanies reckless urbanization has been destroying our environment. Especially, the area covered with impervious surfaces such as concrete and cement is rapidly increasing, obstructing the flow of water. This doesn’t only block the penetration of rainwater on the ground but causes rainwater to sweep pollutants on the road and earth surface, eventually flowing into the drainpipe. Accordingly, these pollutants end up in rivers, and cause flooding as it exceeds the capacity of drainage systems. These problems led people to focus on eco-friendly urban development in order to build a more sustainable city. In light of this, I’d like to introduce one of the methods to pursue an eco-friendly development: low-impact development. This method aims to assimilate the rainwater cycle to that of predevelopment of the city by installing assistant structures and making rainwater to penetrate the ground and be filtered until it becomes an undercurrent. There are some characteristics of the low-impact development and first is that it reduces nonpoint pollution. Nonpoint pollution means pollution caused by diffuse and nonspecific sources such as precipitation, land runoff, drainage, and atmospheric deposition. It could also reduce the amount of polluted rainwater flowing into the river when raining or flooding, and filters pollutants when flooding. Furthermore, it preserves trees and forests and provides habitat to animals, prevents desertification of cities, and reduces areas of impervious surfaces. In conclusion, low-impact development of rainwater cycling in the cities minimizes human impact on the environment and maintains a sustainable system of nature. In my next month’s free report, I will introduce actual examples and applications of low-impact development. Citation “Basic Information about Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 10 Aug. 2018, www.epa.gov/nps/basic-information-about-nonpoint-source-nps-pollution. “Urban Runoff: Low Impact Development.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 1 June 2020, www.epa.gov/nps/urban-runoff-low-impact-development.

Dormant user Seyoung Kwon

8 Comments

Asmita Gaire says :
Greetings seyoung
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Worth reading
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 18-09-2020 12:42

Bal krishna Pandey says :
Hello Seyoung,
Thank you very much for the well written report. I hope to read more reports from your side.
green cheers~
Posted 18-08-2020 20:51

Taehyun Mentor says :
Hello Seyoung Kwon this is mentor Taehyun!

Thank you for the article that introduced the environmental pollution cases in the city. The increase in the number of water-free tectonic layers certainly seems to have a lot of negative effects on cities. For example, floods and heat island phenomena during torrential rains. In order to solve this phenomenon, efforts such as expanding the green area are needed.

Thank you for the report!

Green cheers!
Posted 17-08-2020 16:01

Pacifique Iraguha says :
Thanks for sharing dear. I think nothing is going to cease the development from taking place everywhere in the world and I think what is more vital is knowing how we can not let development destroy our mother earth by taking some critical measures for instance in my country Rwanda, the government has encouraged the citizens to buy some tanks for retaining the raining water since some places are almost paved. We have to learn on how we could let both development live in harmony with our environment and it is the duty for everyone.

Green cheers# Rwanda
Posted 15-08-2020 23:48

Kushal Naharki

Kushal Naharki says :
Hello Seyoung

Greetings and Namaste from Nepal
Wishing you a safe stay
Thank you for your report on Low-impact development of rainwater cycling in cities

Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Green Cheers :)

Best wishes,
Kushal Naharki

Posted 15-08-2020 21:58

Sagar Koirala says :
Hello Seyong Kwon,
Green Cheers from Nepal

I loved your idea. The concept of Low-impact development seems preety sustainable and game- changing. Thanks for sharing such wonderful idea. Keep Writing

Regards,
Sagar Koirala
Posted 15-08-2020 14:01