Does water entering storm drains get sanitized before it hits the river?

Lots of gutters (but not all of them) in our older neighborhoods are labeled “Drains to waterway (or to river).” Is it still true that some of the gutter water goes directly to the river and doesn’t join the sewage system? It would seem that modern environmental runoff would need to be sanitized like sewage.…

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Guides for Septic Systems

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District has developed some handy resources for managing your septic system, download these guides: Understanding How to Maintain your septic system, Septic – Hauling & Disposal and when and how to inspect a septic system when a property is being sold.

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