Why aren there more storm sewers in the newer developments in Lubbock?
The City of Lubbock’s major receiving body of water is designated as the canyon located at the northeastern part of the city. Most new developments as well as the general growth of Lubbock is to the southwest. Engineering, geographic distance to the canyon and especially economic factors make storm sewers a challenge for these newer developments. Historically, residents of Lubbock have chosen to stay with the present day method, the less expensive surface storm drainage to the playa lakes.
