Overview

• An anonymous Reddit post shared a photo and claimed a neighbour places a sandbag on the sidewalk to redirect rainwater onto the poster’s property.
• The thread drew dozens of comments and upvotes, and regional outlets Bristol Live and the Express followed the story after the Mirror’s initial report.
• Commenters asserted that intentionally diverting runoff onto another property may breach local codes or laws, though no official determination has been reported.
• Advice ranged from speaking to the neighbour to moving the sandbag, adding protective sandbags, or seeking help from local services that sometimes supply them.
• Articles highlighted potential risks from diverted water, including accelerated erosion, flooding, weakened foundations, and exposure to electrical outlets, with no sign of municipal action or resolution.