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WEST ALLIS (CBS 58) -- In the past, the city of West Allis had a reputation for its manufacturing history.
Now, the city is embracing green technology in the way of water-friendly engineering techniques and initiatives to help keep local waterways clean and healthy.
Permeable pavers and bioswales are a way to filter rainwater and remove pollutants before water goes into the KK River, Honey Creek, and Underwood Creek. These pavers are part of the farmers' market, public library parking lot, several city-owned parking lots and even alleys.
In case you're doing some number crunching, I'm told the porous pavement and bioswales provide up to 16,000 gallons of capture capacity each time it rains at the farmers' market, in particular.
Also, for the last decade or so, the city, through MMSD, has been offering homeowners a rain barrel priced at $20, and it'll be delivered to their home. It's another way to conserve. Click here if you're interested in ordering one.