What is a storm drainage system?

A storm drainage system is a network of structures, pipes, and channels designed to manage and direct excess water caused by heavy rainfall or snowmelt. The system is designed to prevent flooding in urban areas by collecting and directing the water runoff from the streets, parking lots, and roofs into underground pipes or open channels that lead to nearby streams or waterways. The infrastructure of the storm drainage system may include catch basins, manholes, piping, and retention ponds. Proper stormwater management is critical to maintaining the structural integrity of buildings and roads, preventing erosion, and protecting the environment.

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