storm drainage

collocation in English

meaningsofstormanddrainage

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storm
noun
uk
/stɔːm/us
/stɔːrm/
an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder ...
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drainage
noun[U]
uk
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/us
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/
the system of water or waste liquids flowing away from somewhere into the ground or ...
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(Definition ofstormanddrainagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Fens were massive, nineteenth-century public projects that addressed public health problems, provided building space and served as astormdrainagesystem.
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Stormdrainageand environmental considerations are a major concern.
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Stormdrainagework consists of 10 km long channel and 9 cross-drainage work.
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The important parameters in the design ofstormdrainagesystem are the design rainfall intensity and estimation of runoff.
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Stormdrainageis identified in the master plan as the main potential water pollution danger.
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Its tributaries in the residential development are completely rocky and come from springs routed underground throughstormdrainagesystems.
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This stream is generally low-lying, collecting water from variousstormdrainagesystems.
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It is formed by overlaid platforms with temples and residential constructions on top; and has astormdrainagesystem.
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It is fed by swamp drainage and springs in the downstream areas but bystormdrainageand farm drainage in upstream areas.
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Manystormdrainagesystems are designed to drain the storm water, untreated, into rivers or streams.
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Highway 407 has been designed with aesthetics and environmental concerns in mind by featuring landscaped embankments, 79stormdrainageponds, as well as a curb and gutter system.
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The lack of astormdrainagesystem on either side of the runway has led surface water to form rills / gulleys on the edges of the runway.
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However, a city or town may be sued when carrying out a proprietary function, such as providing gas, electricity, water, sewage collection and disposal, orstormdrainage.
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