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To: miraje who wrote (135795)8/31/2005 3:14:27 PM
From: Bill Ulrich  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793897
 
I had read some time back of the USACE using a type of polymer matting for flood control ... sorta like giant, hyper-absorbent maxipads. Can't seem to find it now...

"That's what I've been wondering about. What's the answer?"



To: miraje who wrote (135795)8/31/2005 3:42:14 PM
From: Triffin  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793897
 

That's what I've been wondering about. What's the answer??


Ummmm ... build the pumphouses on concrete pads so the equipment/pumps are above maximum flood level ...

Triff ..