CULTEC SYSTEM RECHARGES GROUNDWATER AT CANADIAN WALL-MART.

As a result of its proximity and initial dependence to the Speed River, the city of Guelph, Ontario is similar to other watershed communities where urban development has impacted the river's ecology and functioning. Today, the community relies on groundwater to replenish its drinking water supply. Recently, a CULTEC stormwater management system was installed at a new Wal-Mart site to help recharge Guelph's aquifer. In addition, the existing municipal storm sewers were at capacity, prior to the Wal-Mart site development. Through storage of stormwater in the CULTEC system, the site ...