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A liner is sometime incorporated into non-infiltrating practices such as [[stormwater planters]], or has also been applied in [[permeable pavements]] installations where seperation from the native soils and groundwater was required.  
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An impermeable liner is incorporated into non-infiltrating practices such as [[stormwater planters]], or has also been applied in [[permeable pavements]] installations where seperation from the native soils and groundwater was required.  
*Waterproof containment can be created using a plastic membrane/liner (HDPE or EPDM are common materials).
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*Waterproof containment can be created using concrete or a plastic membrane/liner (HDPE or EPDM are common materials).
 
**When the membrane is being used directly in the ground, punctures from stones can be prevented by compacting a layer sand (30  - 50 mm) over the soil prior to installing the membrane.  
 
**When the membrane is being used directly in the ground, punctures from stones can be prevented by compacting a layer sand (30  - 50 mm) over the soil prior to installing the membrane.  
 
**Alternatively, a manufactured cushion fabric (geotextile) can be employed for this purpose.   
 
**Alternatively, a manufactured cushion fabric (geotextile) can be employed for this purpose.   

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