Currently, water flows down a broken loop system... Our cities rely on distant sources of fresh water that are transported to our faucets through miles of pipes.
Once rainwater hits the ground and runs, it picks up urban pollutants and is transformed into stormwater. Untreated stormwater can cause flooding and is harmful to aquatic habitats.
When rain falls in our cities, our systems are designed to hide, drain and remove the water as quickly as possible. 14