Underground detention is concept of storing stormwater within or beneath a jobsite, as to mitigate the effects of new development and redevelopment on an existing drainage system. This can be achieved through various methods including permeable pavement solutions, underground detention systems, or utility drainage.
Underground detention systems can be used for the management of storable and reusable stormwater runoff through ground water recharge or rain harvesting. Stormwater storage presents a valuable resource for sustainability and overall project compliance. Many underground detention systems can provide LEED credits to reduce the environmental impact of your project. Through proper budgeting and planning, underground detention can also restore valuable land back to the owner by reducing the footprint of traditional techniques, such as detention ponds.