Question

hard surfaces, such as roads and buildings, prevent infiltration and groundwater recharge in urban and suburban areas. these hard surfaces also contribute to increased runoff, which can lead to flooding during heavy downpours.
what are some ways to increase aquifer recharge in urban and suburban areas?
permeable pavement
increased grass landscaping
storm drain maintenance
rain gardens

Explanation:

• Permeable pavement allows water to infiltrate rather than run off, increasing groundwater recharge.
• Increased grass landscaping has roots that help water infiltrate into the ground.
• Rain gardens are designed to collect and filter rainwater, allowing it to soak into the ground. Storm drain maintenance mainly helps with runoff management but not directly with aquifer recharge (it just ensures proper flow of runoff, not its infiltration).

Answer:

permeable pavement, increased grass landscaping, rain gardens.