Information AboutHardscape |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT HARDSCAPE | |
| hydrology | |
| geology | |
| hydraulic engineering | |
| environmental soil science | |
| urban studies and planning | |
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Without nearby bare soil, hardscape requires artificial methods of Drainage / Runoff in order to carry off the sometimes massive volumes of water that would normally be mostly absorbed into the ground as Groundwater . Lack of capacity can cause major problems after severe Thunderstorm s, hurricanes, typhoons, etc. The Water Table in and around large areas of hardscape is usually ''very depleted'' because not enough Rainwater is being absorbed into the soil of that area in order to help recharge the water table in that (usually urban) area. Such areas must then rely largely on "imported" Freshwater from local or non-local Lakes , Reservoirs , Dams , Rivers , and Streams . On the other hand, most homes in Rural Area s often use Well s and Springs as their primary source of freshwater because the local water table is being constantly recharged by the Hydrologic Cycle . SEE ALSO |
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