In theory every lot was graded to drain so that water in the backyard flows through a swale down the sideyard to the curb or storm drain.
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Finally if water is being retained in addition to the ground because of subsurface rock which will not permit the water to drain heavier equipment will be asked to excavate the drainage trenches.
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The alteration of the natural drainage is unnecessary or isn t for a reasonable purpose.
Dig a trench even though you ve moved water away from the house your work isn t done.
The landowner alters the natural drainage carelessly or negligently.
Homesites with clay soils suffer problems with lingering surface water.
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The alteration is intended to deflect surface water as with ditches or pipes and the alteration discharges more water or directs drainage in a way different from the natural drainage.