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Does disconnecting just one downspout really make a difference?

April 26, 2017difference disconnecting downspout

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Does disconnecting just one downspout really make a difference?

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Yes, even one disconnected downspout can divert hundreds of gallons from the sewer system each year. Through the efforts of east side Portland property owners, over 50,000 downspouts have been disconnected, removing 1.1 billion gallons of water per year from Portland’s combined sewer system.