Pervious concrete is a "specialty concrete" that blends
carefully controlled amounts of water and cementitious
materials to create a thick coating of paste around aggregate
particles, forming a system of highly permeable,
interconnected voids that quickly drains and filters storm
water directly into the soil. It is a unique and effective means
to address important environmental issues and support
green, sustainable growth.
What are the benefits? By capturing storm water and
allowing it to seep into the ground, pervious concrete:
- Reduces untreated storm water runoff, mitigating "first flush" pollution, and meeting EPA storm water
regulations
- Directly recharges groundwater
- Traps and biodegrades up to 99% of petroleum-based pollutants
- Creates more efficient land use by eliminating the need for expensive retention ponds, swales, and
other storm water management devices
- Protects streams, watersheds, and ecosystems
- Provides drip-line irrigation for urban trees and ecosystems
- Enables landscapers and architects to use greenery in parking lots and paved urban areas
- Reduces surface temperatures and heat-island effects
What are the applications for pervious concrete? Although
the primary use is in pavement, pervious concrete can be
used for a surprising number of applications, including:
- Sidewalks
- Trails
- Residential driveways and streets
- Parking lots
- Any paved location where storm water runoff must be
controlled but extensive collection and detention systems
are not possible
MarCon Concrete, LLC Quality Statement
The goal of MarCon Concrete, LLC is the creation of high quality structural concrete products.
The fundamental element in achieving this goal has been and continues to be the daily quest to seek and implement continuous surveillance and improvement in the production, finishing, handling and
inspection techniques to constantly challenge yesterday's results to further improve
today's and tomorrows' products.
Elaine Martin, CEO
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