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Today it is clear sky in Ashburn

7 Day Forecast In Ashburn

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    Humidity - 58%
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  • 06:00
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    Humidity - 57%
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  • 07:00
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    Humidity - 58%
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  • 08:00
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    Humidity - 60%
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  • 09:00
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    Humidity - 63%
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  • 10:00
    clear sky - -1°
    Humidity - 65%
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  • 11:00
    clear sky - -1°
    Humidity - 67%
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  • 12:00
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    Humidity - 65%
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  • 13:00
    few clouds - 1°
    Humidity - 56%
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  • 14:00
    few clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 48%
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  • 15:00
    scattered clouds - 4°
    Humidity - 43%
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  • 16:00
    broken clouds - 5°
    Humidity - 39%
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    Humidity - 36%
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    Humidity - 34%
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    overcast clouds - 9°
    Humidity - 33%
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    Humidity - 32%
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    Humidity - 36%
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  • 22:00
    overcast clouds - 9°
    Humidity - 40%
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    overcast clouds - 7°
    Humidity - 48%
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  • 00:00
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    Humidity - 49%
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  • 01:00
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    Humidity - 50%
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    Humidity - 52%
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    overcast clouds - 4°
    Humidity - 55%
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  • 04:00
    broken clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 57%
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  • 05:00
    broken clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 60%
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  • 06:00
    broken clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 63%
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  • 07:00
    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 67%
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  • 08:00
    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 70%
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  • 09:00
    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 73%
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  • 10:00
    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 75%
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  • 11:00
    few clouds - 2°
    Humidity - 78%
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  • 12:00
    scattered clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 76%
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  • 13:00
    overcast clouds - 5°
    Humidity - 69%
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  • 14:00
    overcast clouds - 7°
    Humidity - 65%
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  • 15:00
    overcast clouds - 8°
    Humidity - 61%
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  • 16:00
    overcast clouds - 9°
    Humidity - 61%
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  • 17:00
    overcast clouds - 10°
    Humidity - 53%
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  • 18:00
    overcast clouds - 12°
    Humidity - 42%
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    Humidity - 41%
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    Humidity - 46%
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    Humidity - 53%
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  • 22:00
    light rain - 9°
    Humidity - 63%
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  • 23:00
    overcast clouds - 8°
    Humidity - 59%
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  • 00:00
    overcast clouds - 6°
    Humidity - 61%
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  • 01:00
    overcast clouds - 4°
    Humidity - 59%
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  • 02:00
    broken clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 63%
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  • 03:00
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    Humidity - 57%
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  • 04:00
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    Humidity - 56%
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Aim:

  • To ensure that any existing drains are working and outfalls are clear.
  • Clean out any surrounding ditches.

Method:

  • Visual inspection of manholes & outfalls.
  • Ditch cleaning with contractors or trained volunteers.

Timing:

  • Every six months.
  • Check pre & during season.
  • Clean ditches every 2 to 3 years.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

  • Reduced surface water infiltration.
  • Saturated playing surface.
  • Reduced durability.
  • Reduced playability.

Equipment:

  • Manhole keys.
  • Torch.
  • Drainage rods.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Practical Tips:

  • Near drains it is advisable to wear PPE to protect from infections such as Weil’s Disease.
  • If there is a doubt whether the drains are running or not, contact a specialist.
  • The checks are best completed after sustained periods of rainfall.