excess rainfall

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• Land drainage — may refer to:* surface drainage of the land related to: ** geomorphological pattern of natural drains, streams, rivers, etc. see drainage system (geomorphology) ** surface runoff of excess rainfall from the land, see surface runoff ** land… …   Wikipedia

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• Surface runoff — Runoff flowing into a stormwater drain Surface runoff is the water flow that occurs when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water from rain, meltwater, or other sources flows over the land. This is a major component of the water… …   Wikipedia