Green Roof Absorb Rainwater

Green roofs absorb rainwater and grow food.

Green roof absorb rainwater.

February 08 2019 10 48 am share on facebook. But too much of it especially in the city can lead to flooding causing sewers to overflow and carry pollutants and contaminants to nearby streams and waterways. Green roof systems are one of the best ways to manage stormwater runoff by reducing and delaying. This delays the discharge of rainwater to the sewage system purifies the rainwater and water also evaporates through the plants.

Extensive green roofs will capture and retain about 55 of the annual rainfall thereby reducing stormwater runoff to the storm drainage system in pennsylvania. Green roofs absorb rainwater grow food. By using green roofs as rainwater capture areas the amount of collected water for reuse will be reduced already due to the absorbed amount of water in the system itself. Green roofs can be effective in both urban and rural areas as a solution to managing rainwater drainage.

Excess water drips from the roof gradually so drains are not overwhelmed by a sudden deluge. It helps plants and food crops flourish and it keeps grasslands green and lush. A green roof absorbs rain water by the water buffering in the plants substrate and drainage layer.