Do catch basins and storm drains get cleaned out?

Yes. The City regularly performs maintenance activities; including cleaning, of the storm drain system. In addition, the City crews are always available to respond to emergency situations where clogged storm drains result in flooding.

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1. What is stormwater runoff?
2. What is allowed in storm drains?
3. What are catch basins?
4. What is an illicit discharge?
5. How can I report a spill?
6. What can I do to prevent stormwater pollution?
7. How can I help?
8. Why manage stormwater?
9. Do catch basins and storm drains get cleaned out?
10. Why doesn’t the City clean out all of the storm drains before a storm?
11. What are the metal buttons that are above catch basins around Aberdeen?
12. What discharges are allowed in catch basins?
13. What is the Stormwater Rate?