Prior Flood Remedies Were Ignored

Fairfax County commissioned two major studies that recommended a floodwall or an earthen berm to protect the Huntington neighborhood that was inundated by waters from Cameron Run during heavy rains last month.

Officials said last week that they are not sure why the studies -- one completed in December 1977 and the other in April 1982 -- failed to trigger any action. It appears, however, that the flood protection measures were considered too costly.

from the Washington Post