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Nevada residents report sewage backups after July storm; city promises investigation
Summary
Multiple households on Samson Drive and other neighborhoods told the City Council that sanitary and storm systems backed up into basements during a July storm. City staff said engineers will investigate and follow up after an August 7 meeting.
Multiple Nevada residents told the City Council they experienced sewer and stormwater backups after a heavy storm July 20, saying basements were flooded with sanitary water and causing substantial cleanup costs. Residents at 947 Samson Drive and nearby addresses reported three inches or more of sewage-laden water in basements and asked the city for answers and possible financial help.
Why it matters: Flooding of sanitary or combined systems can cause health hazards and large out-of-pocket costs for homeowners. Several speakers said the problem affected multiple houses in a single block, and they asked the city to identify the cause and whether…
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