Why your backyard might be responsible for street flooding
In short: When heavy rain hits your property, where does the water go? This video explores how large-scale dry wells manage stormwater to prevent runoff from flooding public streets.
In Newton, a residential project demonstrates the installation of eight massive dry wells designed to capture and store rainwater. These systems are often a legal requirement in certain towns to ensure that excess water from private properties does not overflow into the public roadway.
Each individual well is engineered to hold approximately 300 gallons of water. By locking them together side by side, homeowners can create a high-capacity underground reservoir that manages significant volume, providing a sustainable solution for modern storm water management.
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