The Storm Water Management Needs a Higher Priority

The big cities have many monikers; among them is the notion of a metropolis as a concrete jungle. The metaphor actually works on many levels, even in the physical world, as there truly is so much concrete that weather patterns change and the ground is altered. A little considered factor in building such places is the complexity of storm water management.

The majority of our world population has become increasingly sensitive to the idea that the impact of mankind on the planet is not always positive.

Drought and concerns about climate change have all highlighted the need to manage our water resources more sustainably. Expanding the use of stormwater runoff to add to our water supply and reduce water pollution are important objectives for our water supply. Stormwater is now recognised as a valuable resource, rather than a nuisance to be disposed of quickly, especially in large urban centres.

Over recent years, stormwater harvesting and reuse have emerged as a new field of sustainable water management. Harvesting and reusing stormwater