Waste water
Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 149(13) 1 April 2005, 370-372(3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the problems of properties which are at risk from flooding by sewers. Ofwat estimates that some 29 000 properties in England and Wales are at risk from flooding from combined sewers where the peak flow is dependent on rainfall intensity and duration. Mentions the causes of flooding which can range from ageing sewers to low lying areas suffering from increased levels of ground water infiltration and also the responsibility for flood prevention.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129306 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129306-1001 |
Discusses the problems of properties which are at risk from flooding by sewers. Ofwat estimates that some 29 000 properties in England and Wales are at risk from flooding from combined sewers where the peak flow is dependent on rainfall intensity and duration. Mentions the causes of flooding which can range from ageing sewers to low lying areas suffering from increased levels of ground water infiltration and also the responsibility for flood prevention.