Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning S

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stormwater collection system

A system of gutters, catch basins, yard drains, culverts, and pipes for the purpose of conducting stormwaters from an area, but intended to exclude domestic and industrial wastes. Some areas require stormwater to be treated before discharge into receiving waters. Also called storm sewers. Also see sanitary sewer.