Who Is Impervious Layer?

Impervious layer means a soil layer with a percolation rate slower than 60 minutes per inch any layer of material in the soil profile which has a percolation rate slower than 120 minutes per inch.

What does impervious mean in construction?

Impervious surfaces means a constructed surface such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots or driveways covered by water impenetrable materials such as asphalt, concrete, brick, pavers, stone and/or highly compacted soils.

What are examples of impervious surfaces?

An impervious surface is a hard surface that does not let water soak into the ground or greatly reduces the amount of water that soaks into the ground.
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Examples include:
  • roofs.
  • solid decks.
  • patios.
  • sidewalks.
  • driveways.
  • parking areas.
  • roads.
  • compacted gravel.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.