Are sewers and storm drains the same things?
In the City of Stockton they are two different water systems. In Stockton, sewers and storm drains are two completely different drainage systems. Sewers carry wastewater from our homes and businesses (any building with plumbing) from sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, washing machines, dishwashers, etc., to the Regional Wastewater Control Facility or sewer treatment plant where the water is and cleaned and discharged into the San Joaquin River. The storm drain system collects rainwater, runoff from our yards, and anything else dumped into it. That water goes directly to our local waterways with no treatment.
