Where does water go from a storm drain?

Storm drains are designed to quickly remove large amounts of water after it has collected from rainwater. However, the combined volume of water from a single suburban street can be quite large. Even without a storm, water can back up into a storm drain if it seeps from your yard, your washing machine, or your car.

Where does water go from a storm water pipe?

When rainwater enters a storm sewer pipe, it heads for an outflow pipe. Sometimes the pipe can be quite long and run under a major road. This is especially true in areas with many developments. Storm sewer pipes are connected to a larger system called a combined sewer. If the combined sewer is overwhelmed by heavy rain, water will overflow into local waterways, rivers, or lakes. This is why it’s so important to have a properly functioning storm sewer system.

Where does runoff water go from a catch basin?

Rainwater that flows into a catch basin is collected by a “pipe” called a gutter. The gutter is attached to your roof and directs water to the downspouts. Downspouts are small drains that direct water away from your home, down your home’s exterior. Downspouts can end in gutters, pipes, or small ponds (called ponding), or they can end in a combined gutter/downspout.

Where does water go from a storm sewer?

Storm sewers are the pipes that collect water from downspouts and runoff from your property. Storm sewers are part of the larger stormwater drainage system, which consists of water runoff from various sources, such as streets, driveways, and parking lots, as well as pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, and creeks.

Where does water go from a street drain?

Storm water that drains down the street will eventually reach a storm sewer pipe. These pipes are designed to carry water safely away from the street, usually under ground. The pipe will have one or more underground pipes that lead to a stream or lake. If your street has a storm sewer, you can contact your city’s public works department to get a free inspection of your sewer’s pipes.