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11.22.09
Future of Everyday Things

Future Parking Lots Will Filter Disgusting Storm Water With Sponge-Like Concrete

The EPA is testing three types of porous pavement to keep pollutants out of underground water
By Jeremy Hsu Posted 10.30.2009 at 10:15 am 7 Comments

Most parking lots may resemble a man-made wasteland even with cars sitting on top of them. But now they can serve a dual purpose by helping filter out pollutants in rainwater that might reach underground water sources.

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