Rain garden
An engineered area for the collection, infiltration and evapotranspiration of rainwater runoff, mostly from impervious surfaces
Benefits[edit | edit source]
It reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which can cause erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater).
Absorption of water contaminants[edit | edit source]
They can also absorb water contaminants that would otherwise end up in water bodies.
Etiology[edit | edit source]
The terminology arose in Maryland, USA in 1990s as a more marketable expression for bioremediation.
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