Deposits found in storm sewers are predominantly mineral, while combined sewers have a more heterogeneous structure consisting of mineral and organic solids. Depending on their composition, these deposits can consolidate and solidify over time if regular cleaning measures are not implemented. Research has shown that the consolidated deposits have the same Investigations have shown that the consolidated deposits have the same mechanical behaviour as clay with its good cohesive properties [Artie1988].

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