Stormwater

Understanding Stormwater

It is important to understand that there is a significant difference between stormwater and wastewater. Each has its own independent collection system.

Stormwater is the runoff from naturally occurring precipitation (rain, snow). Stormwater runoff is directed from sidewalks, driveways, and roadways toward streams and should not enter the sanitary sewer system.

Wastewater is “used” water that goes down the drain from homes and businesses into the sanitary sewer system. Wastewater flows to the treatment plant to be cleaned up before being released into Lytle Creek. By law, untreated wastewater cannot enter the storm sewer system.