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Originally Posted by scryer
Creeks also serve as a way for rainwater to be reintroduced into the environment without going through our sewer system. In fact many reasons why we have so many back ups from our sewer system during exceptionally rainy days is due to rainwater (that doesn't need to be treated) causing the back up. So I am happy to see a creek make its way into the design for this reason.
However this bit is concerning and would defeat the entire purpose of it...
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Rain water is only an issue in older parts of city and old buildings. Many have been converted and the storm water runs int the storm system not the sanitary system