re: How years of storm water pond construction are causing issues in Baton Rouge metro area

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It's been the easiest way for developers to get around the rules

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And they dig them in the first place to use the dirt to build up the houses also. This is also why there is nothing but clay in your yard too. It's a win win for the developers. They dig big holes, build up the land with the shitty clay, feign drainage and rec areas and call it a day. Meanwhile, no one really knows what will happen when a big rain comes for the new and old houses.