Did anyone worry about their drains with the heavy rainfall this week?

Question

ie, their ability to cope? I have a manhole cover right on my driveway and can't help but wonder whether our shared drain can cope with the stupid amounts of rain we've had in the UK.

Answer 1

you have two types of drainage systems, one for foul waste(toilet and sink waste) the other is storm water (rain water) .

most storm water from residential properties goes straight to a soakaway and there would probably not have to pass through a manhole (but not always the case).

so i wouldn't worry too much about this manhole,

you are more likely to see manholes out in the road lift up in heavy rain/flooding as their storm water goes into a different place to soak away and does pass through manholes.

Answer 2

I live in central Texas, doll and we haven't had any rain since June. Quithurbitchin. LOL