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catch basin

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catch basin [′kach ‚bā·sən]
(civil engineering)
A basin at the point where a street gutter empties into a sewer, built to catch matter that would not easily pass through the sewer.
A well or reservoir into which surface water may drain off.

catch basin
A reservoir, esp. for catching and retaining surface drainage over a large area, in which sediment may settle.


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Two new catch basins are being installed to direct water to the new tank, which will feature a controlled release into the larger pipe and into the off-site catch basin.
The project eliminates curbs, gutters, catch basins and detention ponds in favor of a "shared street" that promotes community, calms traffic and soaks up stormwater.
Catch basins can be placed under downspouts when it is undesirable or not possible to tie into the gutter.
 
 
 
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