Infiltration SystemsLongevity (cont’d)

• Porous pavement - significant evidence of failure

  • initial failure
  • clogging over time
  • resurfacing

• Longevity can be improved with:

  • appropriate application (e.g., overflow parking only)
  • better soil testing
  • careful construction techniques
  • redundant pretreatment
  • regular maintenance

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