Most natural surfaces are covered with hard (impermeable) surfaces like roads, sidewalks, driveways and buildings, which don't allow water to pass through them. When it rains or snows, the water can't soak into the ground, instead it runs off the surface and into the sewers, picking up pollutants along the way.

Increasing the amount of permeable, or absorbent, surface on our properties is one of the most important ways that we can restore the natural water cycle and help the environment.
If we use Permeable Pavers we will be preserving the quality of our water, and also increasing the quantity of good quality water. Storm water brings with it pollutants, chemicals, fertilizers, sediment and oils, destroying the quality of water flowing into the catchment areas. Permeable pavers permit rain water to naturally drain into the surface through the voids in the pavers and to be absorbed by the ground underneath, This promotes the infiltration of rainwater and also helps to recharge the groundwater, while still managing to provide a stable enough surface for vehicles.

If you place permeable pavers around a tree, it will enable rain water to drain into the root system of the tree, along with minerals and nutrients. This is also the same for any kind of plant life in your landscaped area or in public parks, grounds and gardens. Permeable pavers reduce the use of our precious water supplies.

Another environmental benefit is that applying Permeable Pavers means less stormwater runoff, which means that our streams and river beds are less likely to flood as often. This also means that there will be a reduction in the rate of the erosion of river banks and stream beds.

Permeable paving is only effective if installed properly

The Advantages of Using Permeable Pavers:

Increase in water quality
Increase in quantity of quality water
Reduce installation costs of drainage system
Reduces storm water runoff
Reduces flooding
Reduces erosion caused by flooding
Preserves our stream beds and river banks

The Applications of Permeable Pavers:

Commercial and residential driveways
Public parking lots
Emergency vehicles access lanes
Fire lanes
Pedestrian paths
Landscaping techniques
Soil reinforcement and stabilization
Irrigation techniques
Increases storm water storage
Promotes groundwater recharge
Can sustain heavy loads