New low maintenance technology conserves water, recharges aquifers, reduces polluted runoff
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura Public Works Agency will demonstrate California’s first installation of precast pervious concrete slabs, a type of pavement that is porous enough to filter storm water, capture pollutants, reduce flooding and runoff to the ocean and re-charge underground aquifers with much-needed water. The demonstration will also mark the first time the agency has introduced its technology to contractors, engineers, architects and other professionals.
Event info:
- What: Ventura County Public Works Agency Demonstration for state’s first pervious concrete installation.
- Who: Speakers include County Supervisor John Zaragoza and Ventura County Watershed Protection District Director Tully Clifford.
- When: Friday, May 20, noon PDT (demonstrations for engineers, contractors and architects); Ribbon Cutting begins at 1 p.m.
- Where: Rio Plaza Elementary School, 3280 Balboa St., El Rio, California