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home and garden landscapingWhat is the disadvantage of open drains for sewage?
Subsequently, one may also ask, what are the problems with open drains?
Open drains can be a cause of soil erosion, especially in rural areas when. Water traveling at high speed in drains will carry away soil and silt. The uncontrolled speed of the water can lead to excessive erosion of the sides of the roads making them narrow and impassable for wide vehicles.
Thereof, how are open drains harmful for human?
Open drains are harmful for human health as : i) It is the breeding ground for flies, mosquitoes and many other disease-causing germs. iii) During the rainy season these drains overflow and pollute the surroundings especially the water bodies and causes many water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, cholera etc.
Drainage systems can prevent water accumulation that can lead to flooding by directing the water away from your home. Water that over-accumulates in your yard may kill plants. Drainage systems also prevent the accumulation of stagnant water, which can encourage mosquitoes to breed.