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==Tips to Preserve Basic BMP Function==

==Tips to Preserve Basic BMP Function==

*Annual vacuuming of permeable interlocking concrete pavers can increase the operational lifespan of these pavers. <ref> Drake,J., Bradford,A., Van Seters, T., and MacMillan,G. 2016. Evaluation of Permeable Pavements in Cold Climates. accessed at https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/02/KPP-Final-2012.pdf </ref>  

*Annual vacuuming of permeable interlocking concrete pavers can increase the operational lifespan of this type of permeable pavement. <ref> Drake,J., Bradford,A., Van Seters, T., and MacMillan,G. 2016. Evaluation of Permeable Pavements in Cold Climates. accessed at https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/02/KPP-Final-2012.pdf </ref>  

*Never use sealants on porous asphalt nor pervious concrete.

*Never use sealants on porous asphalt nor pervious concrete.

*Prohibit access by [[construction]] vehicles to prevent tracking of sediment on to the surface.

*Prohibit access by [[construction]] vehicles to prevent tracking of sediment on to the surface.

*Prohibit storage of [[Soil groups|soil]], [[compost]], [[sand]], [[salt]] or unwashed [[gravel]] on permeable pavements to prevent clogging of joints or pores, or protect the pavement surface with tarps or [[geotextile]] during temporary storage of such materials.

*Prohibit storage of hazardous materials, [[Soil groups|soil]], [[compost]], [[sand]], [[salt]] or unwashed [[gravel]] on permeable pavements to prevent contamination or clogging of joints or pores, or protect the pavement surface with tarps or [[geotextile]] during temporary storage of such materials.

*Landscaped areas adjacent to permeable pavements should be covered with [[vegetation]] and not drain to the pavement where possible to prevent eroding [[Soil groups|soil]] from reaching the surface.

*Landscaped areas adjacent to permeable pavements should be covered with [[vegetation]] and not drain to the pavement where possible to prevent eroding [[Soil groups|soil]] from reaching the surface.

*Use a mulching mower to mow permeable interlocking grid systems with [[grasses|grass]] cover.

*Use a mulching mower to mow permeable interlocking grid systems with [[grasses|grass]] cover.