Cedar Rapids may demand more topsoil
September 16, 2015

As a stormwater management issue, Cedar Rapids may soon require that 8" of material be left behind after new construction to help absorb stormwater from heavy rainfall. That would be more than the usual 4" topsoil requirement, but it's easy to understand why Cedar Rapids may look to implement a tougher standard, given the city's experiences with flooding.

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