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Why do we need storm drains?
we need storm drains because it helps the city not over flood
What is the fear of storm drains or walking over storm drains?
prosciugareorageaphobia (pro-sew-gare-o-rage-uh-phobia)
How does car wash affect the environment?
If the runoff from a car wash is not captured, many pollutants (petroleum, brake dust, etc) from a vehicle can be washed into storm drains or seeped into ground water.
Are there really alligators in storm drains?
no
What are runoffs?
When it rains, the rainwater mixes with trash and other pollutants and it is carried down our storm drains and into our oceans. Gasoline and sewage spills from boats and ships also contribute to the pollution problems. Also if people do not clean up there trash and just leave it into our community then when it rains, the rain picks up all the trash and then goes into sewer drains, and the sewer drains lead to the ocean.
Why do you have storm drains?
To reduce and control urban flooding.
What is the difference between a storm drain and a culvert?
Storm drains have multiple opening which accept waters; Road culvert is an open-ended drains and placed at a road crossings .
What are drains and sewers?
A drain flowing into a sewer either combination or sanitary or storm depending on what type of drain is being used such as storm drains or waste and this does not include Soil lines
Is it practical to sweep roads?
Where there are catch basins or storm drains, yes. The sand/dirt plugs up the drains.
What are some problems with storm drains?
it goes up in the ocean
3 human activities that pollute storm drains?
mm
Are swimming pool drains connected to a storm drain or a sewer line?
No
