catchbasin
Roadside runoff collector
A catchbasin is a drain or reservoir that collects runoff water, typically at the side of a street or in a parking lot.
The grated opening leads to a basin that traps debris and sediment before water flows into the sewer system.
Also spelled as two words: catch basin.
Surface flow from precipitation
- inletWater extending into land
- grateFramework of metal bars
- sewerUnderground drainage pipe
- culvertTunnel for water passage
outflow · sedimentation · runoff · debris · sediment · overflow · discharge · filtration
Covered underground entry
- curbRaised road margin
- pavementHard road covering
- roadwayPaved surface for traffic
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
concrete · asphalt · gutter · streetscape · intersection · storm drain · municipal · public works
stormwater
Surface flow from precipitation
culvert · outflow · sedimentation · runoff · debris · sediment · overflow · discharge · filtration · drain
manhole
Covered underground entry
sidewalk · concrete · asphalt · gutter · streetscape · intersection · storm drain · municipal · public works · pothole