
Excessive rainfall and gutter water would otherwise pool on these flat surfaces and flood. Storm drains are placed in natural low points where the water would collect anyway.
Storm drains are specially designed drainage systems which are made to handle excess water. This water is generally the result of flooding caused by inclement weather. You can find storm drains generally in cities where there is low elevation or other factors which can make an area flood prone.
How To Spot A Storm Drain
You can spot storm drains typically along either side of a street. Excessive rainfall and gutter water would otherwise pool on these flat surfaces and flood. Storm drains are placed in natural low points where the water would collect anyway. Generally, large grates cover these drains, which take the form of giant pipes.
Storm Drains Around The World
As flooding can do damage to streets and infrastructure long term, you can find storm drains and drainage systems in cities all around the world. In some parts of the world storm drains are known as storm water drains or a surface water system. In order to work properly, water must flow down the pipes and meet up with other pipes. This creates an even larger central pipe which takes water away from a city’s important structures. The outlet for these pipes is generally found near a lake, ocean, or other major body of water.
Storm Drains And Pollution
When storm drains empty into major bodies of water, they pose a pollution risk. Spills in the streets will be carried through the drainage system and into the water. This is why people are generally advised to stay away from drains outlets for their health and safety. Many drains even have signs warning against dumping, as anything they catch will inevitably be guided into the water their outlets are near. These remind people to protect their waterways by mindfully disposing of pollutants.
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