Context: Impervious Surface Regulations

What happens here

The speaker explains that the City of Batavia has a statute limiting the percentage of impervious surface allowed on any plot of land. He defines an impervious surface as one where water cannot get into the ecosystem. He then points out various impervious surfaces on the property: the sidewalk, driveway, house, pool, and concrete patio, highlighting the challenge of meeting regulations with these features.

Goal: Explain the regulatory reason for using permeable pavers.