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Old 09-22-2021, 05:06 PM
 
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Lots of fill dirt/soil gets trucked in from all over when these developments get built. Depending where it comes from will determine what soil you get. It makes a difference for sure.
I am wondering if it's controlled somehow, what is good/usable material and what is not. Worst part - if lots were not prepared properly, developer is responsible, not a builder, but for new construction homes people cannot go over developer and builder will rather blame County. What a mess. Your explanation makes the most sense, thank you for sharing!
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Old 09-22-2021, 05:13 PM
 
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If you notice, in quite a few older communities there are drainage swales along the front boundaries of every lot...the new subs don't, but again, there are too many houses now allowed to be built per acre, and sometimes the improper gauge capacity of a pump station if even installed (not to be confused with a lift station).
I think you are referring to open (with swales) and closed (with drainage structures connected with pipes) drainage systems. First one will hold water in these swales and needs room within each lot, and the road itself is with the flash shoulders. Second one will have a pond or multiple ponds within community limits and this is where all water is being send to. Second one goes with curb and gutter. I am referring newer communities with curb and gutter and closed drainage system. Water is not leaving the yard and standing there. 15-20 y.o. communities also have curb and gutter and closed drainage system but yards don't hold water. It must be soil as other poster notes. And there is no real solution.
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