On – site stormwater retention

On – site stormwater retention

A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.

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Legal Meaning

On-site stormwater retention is defined as the storage and use of stormwater on site.

Plain English

On-site stormwater retention means keeping rainwater where it falls and storing it on the property so it can be used later, instead of letting it immediately run off the site.