According to Fisher (2021), pools of water can hide cracks and potholes that may cause users to fall and injure their ankles. If the damage is sufficiently severe, vehicles can suffer damage to their tires or suspension systems. Bicycles could take a nasty fall or damage their bikes. A pothole will emerge when water puddles on asphalt pavement progressively deteriorate it.
Fisher (2021) mentioned that water damages the asphalt surface by rupturing the bonds that hold the grains and the binder together. Water below the asphalt is also an issue. The supporting elements in the aggregate foundation and subgrade might become saturated and weakened by poor drainage beneath the pavement. Fisher (2021) also reiterated that this weakens the structural integrity of the asphalt. This will cause traffic load to further damage the already weakened asphalt.
If water ponding is not resolved quickly, it can flood entire car parks. It will render the parking lot fully inaccessible (Majestic Facility Experts, 2019). It can also cause a huge loss and damage to property. Additionally, the amount of undrained water poses dangers. Firstly, the breed of mosquitoes can increase exponentially, which can lead to an increase in dengue cases. Secondly, it will make the car park less safe for future use. The asphalt of the parking lots need to be immediately restored to be safe for use because the excess water has compromised its structural integrity (Majestic Facility Experts, 2019)
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