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The Smart City Drainage Checklist: What to Look for in a Modern Solution
Urban environments are under pressure: more rain, more impervious surfaces, and stricter stormwater regulations. Outdated drainage systems just can’t keep up. In this post, we offer a “Smart City Drainage Checklist” that outlines the critical features every municipality, planner, or civil engineer should look for in a modern stormwater system. From sustainability to scalability, Hydroplank technologychecks every box—helping cities build climate-resilient infrastructure that lasts.
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Overview
Introduction: The Pressure on City Infrastructure
Municipal stormwater systems are under enormous strain. Rapid development, aging infrastructure, and climate change have left many cities flooded, non-compliant, and stuck with expensive maintenance cycles.
What’s needed isn’t just better drainage—but smarter drainage.
The Smart City Drainage Checklist
Here are 10 criteria every modern city should require from its drainage infrastructure:
✅ 1. Works on Flat Terrain
Gravity-based systems fail in low-lying or flat areas. Hydroplank technology uses pressure—not slope—to move water.
✅ 2. Non-Clogging Performance
Maintenance crews are overwhelmed by clogged pipes. Hydroplank technology’s internal weave keeps out soil and debris.
✅ 3. Scalability
From a downspout to a district, modern systems must scale. Hydroplank technology is modular and easily expanded.
✅ 4. Recycled Materials
Public infrastructure should reflect climate commitments. Hydroplank technology is made from 100% recycled plastic.
✅ 5. No Aggregate or Fabric Required
Gravel is heavy, expensive, and unsustainable. Hydroplank technology installs with just topsoil.
✅ 6. Long Lifespan
Crushed or collapsed pipe is costly to repair. Hydroplank technology is crush-proof and built to last decades.
✅ 7. Fast Installation
Downtime matters. Hydro Fixinstalls up to 60% faster than French drains.
✅ 8. Stormwater Compliance Support
Hydroplank technology
helps meet NPDES, MS4, and LEED standards.
✅ 9. Fits Existing Infrastructure
Hydro Fixconnects to traditional systems using transition boxes, enabling phased upgrades.
✅ 10. Public-Space Friendly
No exposed grates, no ponding water—Hydroplank technology works invisibly under turf, concrete, or pavement.
How Hydro Fix Supports Smart City Goals
Smart cities integrate infrastructure with sustainability, efficiency, and adaptability. Hydro Fixsupports:
- Stormwater management plans
- Green infrastructure grants
- Urban redevelopment initiatives
- Climate resilience frameworks
Case Examples
- Atlanta, GA: Retrofit alleyways and community centers with Hydroplank technologyto eliminate standing water
- Minneapolis, MN: Hydroplank technology under parks and bike paths reduced flood complaints by 80%
Internal Linking Opportunities
- Explore how Hydro Fix helps cities meet MS4/NPDES regulations
October 1, 2025
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