kaatovesien

Kaatovesien refers to stormwater, which is water from rain, snowmelt, or other precipitation that does not absorb into the ground but instead flows over the land surface. This surface runoff can pick up pollutants from various sources as it travels, including oil, grease, and metals from roads, pesticides and fertilizers from lawns and agricultural areas, and sediment from construction sites. The term is often used in the context of urban environments where a significant portion of the land is covered by impervious surfaces like buildings and pavement, which prevent water infiltration.

When kaatovesien flows into natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, it can cause several environmental problems. These include increased water pollution, which can harm aquatic life and contaminate drinking water sources. The increased volume and speed of stormwater runoff can also lead to erosion of stream banks and flooding. Managing kaatovesien is an important aspect of environmental protection and urban planning. This often involves the use of stormwater management systems, such as detention ponds, permeable pavements, green roofs, and rain gardens, designed to reduce the volume and slow the flow of runoff, and to filter out pollutants before the water reaches natural waterways.