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Originally Posted by Pierre
As someone that started his professional working life in the water industry, I can understand in general terms the issue at hand.
Sewage Treatment Works/Waste Water Treatment Works are designed to handle a certain flow rate.
When we have storms/ flash floods a lot of the excess water finds itself in the waste water system and overwhelms the treatment plant.
And/or stop storm water entering the waste water network. Storm water should enter drains and watercourses, not sewers (unless specifically designed to)
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Interesting, wonder if storms/ flash floods have increased 2500% in 6 years?