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Pavement is a culprit in flooding

Hard surfaces worsen runoff, contamination during heavy rain

By Beth Daley
Globe Staff / April 5, 2010

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Do you blame Mother Nature for last week’s apocalyptic flooding? Your own driveway might have contributed to the mess. (Full article: 837 words)

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