Paved areas

In general, this refers to land surfaces that are covered with impervious materials such as asphalt or concrete (although it may sometimes be applied to semi-pervious surfaces covered by paving blocks). In DRAINS it is the term given (for convenience) to impervious areas that are directly connected to the pipe system.

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