Can I drain my pool into the storm drain?

Only if the pool water is dechlorinated and free of other chemicals. Otherwise is should go to the sanitary sewer. Check with your local sanitary sewer facility for requirements for draining into the sewer system.

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1. Is there a difference between the storm drain and sewer system?
2. What is a watershed and how do I affect it?
3. Why should I recycle used motor oil?
4. There’s oil in the street in front of my house. What should I do about it?
5. Can I drain my pool into the storm drain?
6. Leaves and yard clipping are organic. Why can’t I put them down the storm drain?
7. If I can’t dump left over chemicals into the sanitary sewer, what can I do with them?
8. Why shouldn’t I wash my car at home, I use biodegradable soap?
9. It’s okay to rinse my paint supplies out in the gutter, right?
10. What am I supposed to do with my dirty mop water; I don’t want to dump it in my clean sink.