As the leading civil engineering firm in West Chester, Padula Engineering has been providing top-of-the-line stormwater management services all over the tri-state area for years. From large land development projects to flood control and water pollution prevention, you can trust Padula Engineering with all of your stormwater management needs.
What is Stormwater Management?
Stormwater management is an often overlooked aspect of land development and management, but it is essential to consider the effects that rainwater runoff can have on the land you are using in order to avoid unnecessary property damage and harmful water pollution.
In undeveloped areas with little to no impervious surfaces, rainwater is absorbed by the ground as it falls until the ground is saturated enough that it cannot hold any more. When the ground reaches this point, the excess surface waters, known as runoff, will naturally flow downhill into the nearest stream, river, or other body of water.
While this is not much of a problem in nature, when it comes to land development and construction activities, managing this stormwater runoff is incredibly important. The introduction of impervious coverage to an area drastically reduces the land’s ability to absorb water, and as the velocity and volume of runoff increases, so does the risk of soil erosion and flooding.
Erosion and flooding can cause catastrophic damage to property and allow harmful pollution to flow into nearby waterways, making proper stormwater management an essential factor in any land development or construction project.
Our Comprehensive Stormwater Management Services in West Chester
Environmental Protection and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
One of the most important aspects of stormwater management is protecting the environment. If not carefully considered, harmful pollution from fertilizers, pesticides, and other pollutants can flow into nearby waterways, contaminating local water sources and causing harm to the plants, animals, and people that rely on them.
Our team of engineers is highly trained and passionate about protecting the environment. We are well-versed in all of the rules and regulations set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, allowing us to effectively limit the ability of polluted runoff to get into the water supply.
No matter the lay of the land, we can use effective management practices, including erosion and sediment control as well as catch basins, filtration systems, and bioretention facilities that protect water quality and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Flood Control/Stormwater Runoff
Flood control is what most people think of when they think of stormwater management because flooding is the most visible symptom of a poor stormwater management plan, but our talented team of engineers and surveyors is here to help.
There are a number of strategies that we can implement to control flooding depending on the specific layout of the land and the needs of the project. From storm sewers, french drains, detention basins, and retention ponds to green infrastructure, including rain gardens and permeable pavement, we’ll come up with a plan that efficiently and effectively prevents your property from flooding.
Drainage System Maintenance
Initial stormwater management measures only go so far, and the infrastructure that is built to handle rainwater runoff will undoubtedly need to be maintained and repaired as time passes.
If your property does not effectively convey rainwater runoff, it is time for you to get serious about stormwater management. Blockages are a common occurrence in storm drains, and leaking pipes and unstable retention basins can drastically affect your stormwater management system from being able to adequately deal with excess stormwater.
No matter what issues you face, Padula Engineering has the knowledge and experience to provide you with effective stormwater management for your property.
Our Proven Planning and Design Process
Our process involves a number of steps that ensure the effective management of stormwater while also complying with all of the local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and stormwater ordinances.
This process begins with an analysis of your property, we survey the land and note the site conditions and how they pertain to proper stormwater management. We work closely with you to establish goals and objectives so that we can come up with an effective plan that addresses the goals and the needs of the land.
Once we have a design, we begin the regulatory review process. While our engineers are extremely familiar with all of the guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is still important to double-check that our design is in compliance with these regulations.
Once our design is approved construction of the stormwater management system can begin. After construction we can observe and monitor your system to ensure that no unforeseen problems arise and that everything is functioning as it should.
Contact Padula Engineering Today!
If you are planning a new land development project or need help maintaining an existing property in West Chester, Padula Engineering is here to help. Our extensive background in civil engineering, surveying, and stormwater management has allowed us to develop the knowledge and experience that has made us the leading civil engineering firm in West Chester for years.
We are always happy to answer your questions, so feel free to contact us whenever it is most convenient for you. We look forward to working with you to protect your property and the surrounding areas from rainwater runoff damage and harmful pollution for years to come.
