Why Category 3 Hits Robeson Extension Hard
The pattern in Robeson Extension is consistent. aging combined sewer overflow during nor'easter and heavy rain events drives most of the emergency restoration calls we get. A close second is frozen and burst sewer laterals releasing contaminated water.
Robeson Extension experiences cold winters and heavy spring rains, which increase the risk of sewer backups and black water contamination. The region's rural setting and aging infrastructure contribute to the likelihood of such incidents.
Robeson Extension experiences cold winters and heavy spring rains, which increase the risk of sewer backups and black water contamination. The region's rural setting and aging infrastructure contribute to the likelihood of such incidents. The dominant local driver is aging combined sewer overflow during nor'easter and heavy rain events, with frozen and burst sewer laterals releasing contaminated water showing up as the next most common cause. Damage builds in stages. Spread. Absorption. Microbial growth. Structural compromise. Every stage you pass through adds to the final bill.

