storm water
noun phrase
Pronunciation: [ˈstɔːm ˌwɔːtər]
Definition
Water that flows over the land surface or in streams, rivers, or drains as a result of rainfall or snowmelt.
Examples
The city is implementing new measures to manage storm water runoff and prevent flooding.
Pollutants from roads and rooftops are often carried into rivers by storm water.
A permeable pavement system allows storm water to soak into the ground instead of flowing into sewers.
How to Use storm water
- storm water management (collocation)
- the process of controlling and treating water that flows over land during a storm. — "The town council discussed new storm water management techniques."
- storm water runoff (collocation)
- the flow of water that occurs when excess storm water, snowmelt, or other sources can no longer sufficiently rapidly infiltrate in the soil. — "Pollution from agricultural areas can enter rivers through storm water runoff."
- storm water drain (collocation)
- a channel or pipe designed to carry away storm water. — "Leaves and trash can clog a storm water drain."
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