Storm Drains

What is runoff?

• Water that soaks into the grass

• Rain water that collects on hard surfaces and doesn't soak into the ground

• Water that comes from the toilet or kitchen sink

Storm drain water does not get cleaned.

• True

• False

• Both

Which of the following can end up in our storm drains?

• Leaves and grass clippings

• Oil and dirt

• Litter and trash

• All of these

Some waste water can get into storm drains.

• True

• False

• Both

Storm drains carry water into the sewer system.

• True

• False

• Both

What is the purpose of a storm drain?

Where does litter and trash end up when it gets in our storm drains?

List two things you can do to keep our storm drains clean?

Rainwater after it hits the ground is called

• Run off

• Storm water

• Puddles

Draw something that is harmful to our waters if it gets in the storm drain.

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