Drains- yes really!

Yes, it really is a post about drains. I realise this may be incredibly boring but I found the differences in the drainage from the UK to Colorado kind of interesting. 

As you know, we had a huge snow dump this past weekend and now it's all melting. I walked the dogs locally today and was again impressed at how well the water drains there. Firstly the roads are well cambered,this means the water is diverted quickly to the edges of the road.

Next the roads are on the same direction hill/ angle so the water has a direction to run.

At intersections they have channels cut in to keep the water on the same path and to stop it spreading out.

Finally where all the water meets, the drains are huge and open and swallow the water faster than it can arrive.

Poor England is mostly still trying to use Victorian drainage and sometimes it just can't cope!