Grading and Drainage: Somehow We Keep Ending Up Back At Sewers

What sounds like the most boring topic ever ends up being very exciting. In this episode we head back to Ancient Babylon where we discover that throwing poop in your moat is a relatively recent invention. What does this have to do with how water moves around a property? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drainage

https://drainfast.co.uk/blog/brief-history-drainage-pipes/

https://www.tiptongov.com/egov/documents/1452720408_69442.pdf

https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/514/Brief-History-of-Drainage

https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/french-drains-when-you-need-them/