The water table in some areas of Brookfield is high. This topography lends itself to flooding of backyards and basements with a moderate-to-heavy rainfall in these areas. Gravel is somewhat permeable compared to asphalt. If the village paves the alleys in these areas it will do two things: First, the level of the alley will be raised. This will cause rain water to be dispersed into surrounding yards causing increased flooding for homeowners. Sec…
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