In the area where we live, there is a tendency toward flooding during the rainy season. The sewer/ drainage system has been blocked for quite a while now creating massive ponds that rise up to most car doors when the rain is exceptionally heavy. (Good reason to have an SUV, however small). Apparently, the homeowner associations within the area have been involved in a dispute with the local government as to how to solve the problem. Finally, after numerous calls, followups, meetings, and several rainy seasons, the first step to "unplug" the drainage system was completed this past week. We received an email to confirm this.
The email read like this - and I quote (translate) - "It is my pleasure to announce that the first drain was unplugged Wednesday morning releasing into the sea great quantities of garbage, sewage, and other offensive matter...(the company responsible) will continue dredging and drainage work. We will have to wait until the next rainfall to see the results."
Is it just me, or does it sound awkward to say that it is one's pleasure to announce that sewage and other waste is being released into the sea?... in great quantities, nonetheless... At this, I can only sigh.
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hilarious. the latin do have a flare for drama! :)
ReplyDeleteThe manhole cover at the intersection to Paitilla near 99 was blown off the other day. I think your flood was send our way. ;-)
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