Let’s face it: water is the lifeblood of every park. It keeps the grass green, fountains sparkling, splash pads playful, and ponds looking Instagram-worthy. But behind every well-maintained park is a team of water treatment systems quietly making all of it possible.

Every Halloween, cities come alive with haunted houses, eerie fog, and ghostly decorations. But beneath the cobblestone streets and rain-soaked gutters, a real horror is brewing, one that doesn’t vanish when November arrives. It’s called contaminated stormwater runoff, and it’s silently poisoning our neighborhoods like an invisible curse.

Water is a fundamental resource, yet its management varies significantly across regions. The United States and Europe approach water management differently, shaped by geography, governance, and environmental priorities.

Stormwater infrastructure is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of urban planning and environmental management.