Stormwater Drainage System
The City’s stormwater drainage system is designed to collect, move and treat stormwater runoff before it is released into the environment in order to protect Brampton from flooding, erosion, environmental damage and negative impacts on water quality in local rivers and streams. It consists of catchbasins, storm sewers, manholes, oil grit separators and filters, stormwater ponds, flood conveyance channels, and natural rivers and streams.
Storm Sewer System
The storm sewer system is the backbone of the City’s stormwater system. It includes:
- 37,000 catchbasins
- 25,000 manholes
- 1570 km of storm sewers
- 250 km of other sewers