
You hear about storm water but what exactly is the definition? Storm water is rain runoff that flows from our housing or building sites. It includes the water caught by the building’s roof gutters, downpipes and drains as well as the water that flows from the land down into the town’s main gutter system.
To help prevent flooding during storms and heavy rain, storm water pits are used to collect the excess water. They are large containers that can hold high volumes of water runoff and slowly discharge it through a series of connected storm drainage pipes.
Rain water collects all sorts of things from the various surfaces it runs over, including organic matter like leaves, soil and fertilisers, and any residues from concrete areas like oils. These contaminants can pollute the waterways they are discharged into and can also create damage closer to home by blocking your storm water …




