Sentences with phrase «makes storm sewer»

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Nearly 80 percent of the blocks in and around the neighborhood regularly flood because of a lack of storm sewers, which made the Sandy - caused destruction in the area worse, Schumer said.

Replicating the success of the CHIPS program on the state level to allow local governments to S.W.A.P. - out deteriorating drinking water, storm water, gas lines and sanitary sewer infrastructure makes sense because an ounce of prevention now can save tax dollars later and prevent costly breaks.»

In some cases, the sheer volume of rain has created so much pressure that even manhole covers have made way for storm sewer geysers.

Homeowners, particularly those with swales, water courses and storm sewers on their property, are prohibited from making any changes in landscaping in these areas.