Preserving a natural water source’s integrity and health is a priority in confronting pollution. A stormwater planter is a fairly easy way to redirect run-off and filter it before returning it to wild water sources. Storm water can contain chemicals and toxins that harm aquatic animals and the animals that rely on wild sources for drinking water. By using a stormwater planter design, the contaminated water is captured and cleansed before returning to the water supply. What is a Bioretention System? Rain gardens are an important part of channeling and managing rain water. A bioretention system or stormwater planter is an innovative way of not only holding that water but allowing it to be purified before it is allowed to return to ground water or piped to main wild water sources. A bioretention planter also adds lively appeal to landscaping when appropriate filtering plants are present. A bioretention planter is […]
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