Increased building concentration means more volume of water through fewer numbers of drainage systems.

The challenge of rural impermeable surfaces

Rain runoff from hard surfaces can have effect on tile systems

From Houston to Toronto, a common theme has been flooding caused by the increase in impermeable surfaces. In June 2017, part of Southwestern Ontario was hit with a one in 100 year storm event, and some areas received 6.7 inches (170 mm) of rain in seven hours. In August, 2018, Toronto received 2.95 inches (75 […] Read more