City highlights street‑sweeper role in preventing stormwater pollution
Public‑works staff told council the street sweeper removes debris and pollutants that otherwise could enter storm drains, reducing stormwater maintenance and protecting system capacity during heavy seasons.
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Travis Brown (Public Works) told council the street‑sweeper collects nails, trash and other debris that would otherwise be carried into the stormwater system, reducing downstream maintenance needs. "The street sweeper does a whole lot more than just makes it pretty because everything that he does get up doesn't end up in there," Brown said.
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