Pervious concrete is a recognised best management practice. This study investigated the removal efficiencies of various pervious concrete formulations when exposed to total suspended solids, Pb , and total suspended solids, respectively. Removal efficiencies of total suspended solids, Cl -, SO 4 2-, and NO 3 -were not largely influenced by formulation. However, both Pb 2+ and PO 4 3-removal were formulation dependent. Analysis of the void space in each individual pervious concrete cylinder was performed and compared to removal efficiency data. Surprisingly, no significant relationship existed between removal of potential contaminants and void space. Pervious concrete can aid in improving water quality of urban runoff.