Permeable pavers help with storm-water management, runoff reduction, and flooding prevention. Storm-water runoff is mostly generated by conventional concrete, asphalt, and gravel-only pavement. Runoff is hazardous to cities because the water picks up impurities and heats up as it travels through the streets. This runoff will eventually spill into natural streams, causing disruption. Most cities and counties limit the number of impervious surfaces for new development and buildings to reduce flood concerns. Environmentally friendly
parking lots, highways, industrial yards, fire lanes, driveways, and other paving applications are the result of permeable pavement systems that absorb and retain water and minimize flooding.
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