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Replacing old stone pits with modern plastic crates increases the "void ratio," allowing the system to handle much larger volumes of water.

A soakaway (also known as an infiltration system or leach field) is a traditional, non-mains drainage solution designed to manage surface water runoff. It functions by allowing collected rainwater to percolate slowly into the surrounding soil, attenuating flood risks and preventing overwhelming of main sewer systems. failed soakaway

Replacing old stone pits with modern plastic crates increases the "void ratio," allowing the system to handle much larger volumes of water.

A soakaway (also known as an infiltration system or leach field) is a traditional, non-mains drainage solution designed to manage surface water runoff. It functions by allowing collected rainwater to percolate slowly into the surrounding soil, attenuating flood risks and preventing overwhelming of main sewer systems.