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Can you point out the special features of their drainage system?
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Solution
- They had well-covered drains. The drains were covered with slabs or bricks.
- Each drain had a gentle slope, so that water could flow.
- Manholes were provided at regular intervals to clear the drains.
- House drains passed below many lanes before finally emptying into the drains.
- Every house had its own soak pit, which collected all the sediments and allowed only the water to flow into the street drain.
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