... key to absorbing and infiltrating rainfall
Soil is an important but often overlooked component of water management. Soil quality refers to the capacity of soil to perform its functions. Soil plays an important role in regulating runoff of storm water and in supporting trees, shrubs, lawns, and gardens. Urban activities, such as construction grading, often result in erosion, sedimentation, and soil compaction. Management practices are often needed to restore soil quality after development.
A healthy topsoil has high organic matter content with 50 percent pore space in the soil profile. High organic matter content allows water to be absorbed and infiltrated.
Find more information about soil quality by visiting the following websites:
More information on this topic is also available from your local NRCS or county conservation district office.