Recharge Basins

Recharge basins are specially designed excavation areas used to replenish underground aquifers by allowing surface water—such as rain or treated stormwater—to infiltrate into the soil. They help restore groundwater levels, improve water supply resilience, and reduce urban flooding. Typically lined with permeable materials and sometimes equipped with flow control features, recharge basins are strategically placed in water management systems to promote sustainable groundwater recharge, especially in urban areas where natural infiltration is limited due to paved surfaces.