Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?
Sewers and storm drains are not the same thing. Sewers collect wastewater from indoor plumbing, such as toilets, sinks, washing machines, and floor drains. A municipal sewer system includes the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage water. A municipal storm water system only transports water for flood control purposes; no treatment of storm water occurs before it is discharged to local bodies.

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1. How do I drain my swimming pool?
2. What is storm water pollution?
3. Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?
4. How do I report a storm water pollution concern?
5. If yard clippings and leaves are natural, why are they considered pollutants?