Better for the Bay

An asphalt traffic intersection in Colmar Manor, MD was replaced with PaveDrain heavy-duty permeable pavement, along with an in-situ water level sensor for performance monitoring. This project was undertaken to address the frequent stormwater challenges in the Town of Colmar Manor in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

In the two years since it was installed the system is functioning as a roadway and stormwater BMP without maintenance, representing a commitment to environmental justice in this economically disadvantaged neighborhood. Furthermore, the use of sensors has documented stormwater performance well in excess of expected, suitable for crediting towards - giving extra credit towards - local stormwater compliance.

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“The Parking Lot That Never Floods.”

PaveDrain personnel recently visited a PaveDrain parking lot project that was installed at the U.S. Army Battalion HQ at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky in 2014. When security stopped us at the gate they inquired the reason for the visit. We explained to them who we were and that we wanted to take some photos. The security guard identified the PaveDrain parking lot as “The Parking Lot That Never Floods”

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Standish Ericsson Alleyway Retrofit

In May of 2017 a trench drain, flow-rate measurement device, and rain gauge were installed in a private Minneapolis alleyway with a history of flooding, to capture a year of precipitation and runoff data. In May 2018 the alley pavement was replaced with PaveDrain permeable pavement system and a second year of data was captured. It was assumed that permeable pavers are effective at reducing runoff, but it was not clear exactly how effective they might be.

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World Water Hub Success Story: PaveDrain & Doug Buch - Building it Better

While driving north on I-65 in the fall of 2007, Doug Buch had an epiphany. So he pulled over, sketched up his innovative idea and today he's the CEO of PaveDrain® - a Permeable Articulating Concrete Block (P-ACB) system that creates a performance pavement that integrates its patented arched reservoir to maximize on-site stormwater capacity. From his days working as a consultant for ECS (Erosion Control & Stormwater) Solutions, Buch knew the importance of infiltrating stormwater back into the ground and the micro-ecosystem that thrives in the open graded aggregate beneath permeable systems.

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PaveDrain featured in October Edition of Municipal Water Leader

Managing stormwater runoff is a significant challenge for municipal water entities. Large areas of impermeable concrete inhibit the absorption of stormwater into the ground, causing water to pool and increasing the potential for flodding. Permeable blocks provide a solution to that problem by allowing water to flow under the surface. The articulated and arched design of PaveDrain bricks allow water to filter into rock bedding beneath them and eventually back into the water table.

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Turning a Profit with Sustainable Storm Water Practices

November/December 2015 - Developers have been conditioned to compromise on projects in order to set aside room for storm water management facilities. The engineering community has become adept at squeezing in networks of pipe and ponds to comply with federal, state and local storm water regulations.

This mindset is costing developers millions of dollars for the purchase of land for storm water facilities (2 to 3 acres) and in lost revenue that could have been generated by selling and leasing more space or from having smaller production space. Municipalities may achieve storm water objectives by requiring developments to construct storm water ponds, but lose significant tax dollars on storm water facilities that have little value or are non-taxable.

SOURCE: John B. Ferris, Storm Water Solutions

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PaveDrain Featured on Channel 8 for the reconstruction of Dover Court in Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, Iowa - Just under 16,000 square feet of the PaveDrain system was installed this past fall by a local utilities contractor for the reconstruction of Dover Court in Davenport, Iowa. The PaveDrain system and underlying geosynthetic base stabilization was distributed by Quick Supply Company out of Des Moines, Iowa and manufactured in nearby Eldridge, Iowa by regional block manufacturer King's Materials. Additional projects utilizing the PaveDrain system are planned by the City of Davenport in the near future.

Davenport, Iowa - Just under 16,000 square feet of the PaveDrain system was installed this past fall by a local utilities contractor for the reconstruction of Dover Court in Davenport, Iowa. The PaveDrain system and underlying geosynthetic base stabilization was distributed by Quick Supply Company out of Des Moines, Iowa and manufactured in nearby Eldridge, Iowa by regional block manufacturer King's Materials.

Section 319 Grant: Porous Pavers

A unique drainage system with a top resembling a concrete puzzle has been installed at a city parking lot. Learn how porous pavers slow down water runoff and improve the water quality before it flows into nearby streams.

A unique drainage system with a top resembling a concrete puzzle has been installed at a city parking lot. Learn how porous pavers slow down water runoff and improve the water quality before it flows into nearby streams.

PaveDrain In the Spotlight

Municipalities across the country may have a fresh solution for stormwater runoff in PaveDrain. The Wisconsin-based company sells permeable, arch-shaped pavement that maximizes onsite stormwater capacity during heavy rain and expects to install more than 1 million square feet of its product in 2014. The main architect of the PaveDrain system, CEO and founder Doug Buch, recently went "In the Spotlight" with PitchBook TV as part of our "On the Scene in Wisconsin" series to discuss the company's product, background and future.

SOURCE: Cristine Carlton, Pitchbook Blog

Municipalities across the country may have a fresh solution for stormwater runoff in PaveDrain. The Wisconsin-based company sells permeable, arch-shaped pavement that maximizes onsite stormwater capacity during heavy rain and expects to install more than 1,000,000 square feet of its product in 2014.

You have been selected as a recipient of the Building Operating Management 2013 Top Products Award.

Congratulations, your product release for Permeable Articulating Concrete Block/Mat will be featured in the January issue of Building Operating Management as a Top Products Award Winner (at no cost!).

The Top Products Awards recognize the most popular manufacturers and suppliers of the year, as determined by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey.

The Building Operating Management Top Products Awards are 100% reader-selected - so congratulations, out of nearly 560 possible products, yours is one of the people's favorites! In addition to your product being featured as a winner, you will receive an award in the mail. Display it proudly - you earned it!

PaveDrain, LLC Announced as Winner of Imagine H2O Competition

MARCH 19, 2013 - PaveDrain, LLC announced as winner of the Early Revenue Track of the 2012 Imagine H2O Consumer Innovations Business Plan Contest.

“Imagine H2O is a global conduit for water entrepreneurship and innovation,” explains Tamin Pechet, the organization's Chairman and Co-Founder. “Our programs support entrepreneurs who establish financially viable solutions while creating jobs and generating economic activity.”

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PaveDrain in the News

Stormwater Legislation
Build a rain garden or install a green roof in Prince George's County and you may soon be eligible for a rebate. Patricia Villone reports.

Build a rain garden or install a green roof in Prince George's County & you may soon be eligible to receive a rebate. Patricia Villone reports.

Build a rain garden or install a green roof in Prince George's County and you may soon be eligible for a rebate. Patricia Villone reports.