Residents raise sewage backups and stormwater problems; county engineer outlines long-term program and grant search
Residents described recurring basement sewage backups, and the county sanitary engineer acknowledged legacy footing-drain connections as a widespread cause and said correcting them will require a multi-step, countywide effort likely dependent on grants and prioritized hot-spot work.
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Residents at the Sept. 17 meeting told Trumbull County commissioners about repeated sewage and stormwater drainage problems that have flooded basements and damaged property. County sanitary staff said the issues are largely legacy connections—house footing and foundation drains tied to the sanitary system—and that correcting them will be complex and costly.
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