The Future of Stormwater Technology
Oldcastle's latest publication "Testing the Waters: How Collaborative Field Monitoring in North Carolina is Shaping the Future of Stormwater Technology" explores how collaboration among regulators, engineers, and manufacturers strengthens regulatory credibility, accelerates technology approval, and improves water quality.
As urban development replaces natural landscapes, polluted stormwater runoff poses a growing threat to clean water. This white paper explores how North Carolina’s New Stormwater Technology (NEST) Program is advancing real-world validation of stormwater control measures through collaborative field monitoring. In partnership with Oldcastle Infrastructure, Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC), River to Tap (R2T), and North Carolina State University (NCSU), NEST evaluates systems like the PerkFilter™ and BioPod™ to assess pollutant removal under diverse conditions.
Case studies in Knightdale, NC, and Gainesville, GA, highlight the systems’ high removal rates of total suspended solids (TSS) and nutrients, demonstrating strong performance, compact footprints, and aesthetic appeal compared to traditional retention ponds. Experts agree that maintenance, data-driven monitoring, and adaptable filtration technologies are key to long-term success amid climate uncertainty.
With initiatives like NEST and national programs such as the Stormwater Testing & Evaluation for Products & Practices (STEPP), the industry is moving toward harmonized standards and sustainable innovation. Oldcastle continues to champion this progress with holistic stormwater management and maintenance solutions, because protecting clean water is a shared responsibility.
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure is a North American manufacturer of construction accessories and utility products and a leading provider of precast concrete and engineered products for the water, energy, transportation, telecomm, and building structure markets.
