The drainage infrastructure in Onslow, Pender, Carteret, and New Hanover counties is facing a systemic crisis driven by geological stress and rising water tables. Unlike inland clogs, coastal failures are often caused by "hydraulic overload"—where saturated soil refuses to accept waste. This report details the specific threats facing our region, from the collapse of legacy Orangeburg pipes in Midway Park to the mass failure of septic systems in Hampstead, and outlines the structural upgrades necessary to secure your home against the water rising beneath it.